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TIGECYCLINE - NONFORMULARY

TIGECYCLINE - NONFORMULARY
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Notes
TYGACIL INJECTION (POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION) 50 MG  

View Other Therapeutic Options: Tetracyclines: 081224

Comments:

Inform prescriber that this is a non-formulary item and recommend ceftazidime IV and the addition of vancomycin IV per pharmacy dose if MRSA coverage is desired.  An ID consult must be obtained by the ordering physician and an order received from an ID provider prior to dispensing

   Greater than 80 kg  Less than or equal to 80 kg
CrCl greater than 50 ml per minute  Ceftazizdine 2 gm IVPB q 8 hours  Ceftazidine 1 gm IV q 8 hours
CrCl less than or equal to 50 ml per minute

 Adjust dose and frequency per product information for renal dysfunction

 Anti-Infective Substitution


Last updated: Feb. 16, 2023
  • Restricted: Restricted to ID specialists under all circumstances
  • Black Box Warning: All cause mortality


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