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senile
by senile, Sep 17, 2007 11:08AM
I have mycobacteriun Abcessus the doctors are considering IV Tygacil (Tigecycline) long term. Have taken all oral antibiotics on the market.
Has anyone been on Tygacil. If so what are the complications you have experienced.
Has anyone been on Tygacil. If so what are the complications you have experienced.
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by National Jewish Health, Sep 27, 2007 01:45PM
, Sep 27, 2007 01:45PM
There have been several people on Tygacil® (tigecycline) for Mycobacterium abscessus. The biggest problems have had to do with nausea and loss of appetite. Additionally, it must be administered via a PICC line, so there are issues regarding the infusions, line sterility, etc.
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