Tigecycline
Trade name
Tigecycline (Juno), Tygacil
Presentation and preparation
|
Vial size
(powder volume) |
Fluid to add
|
Volume to add
|
Resulting concentration
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mg (negligible) |
Sodium chloride 0.9% OR Glucose 5% | 5.3 mL | 10 mg/mL |
Swirl gently to dissolve.
Vials contain a significant amount of overage; Tigecycline (Juno) and Tygacil 50 mg vials contain 53 mg tigecycline.
IV administration
Further dilute to 1 mg/mL or weaker and infuse over 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Y-site only:
Hartmann's
Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L
Additional information
Observe closely for anaphylactic reactions.
Reconstituted solution should be yellow to orange.
Use immediately after reconstitution.
Discard any unused vial contents.