Tigecycline (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview Mechanism: Glycylcycline class - structurally related to Tetracyclines (bacteriostatic). Only IV. Spectrum: Broad coverage - Gram positive (including MRSA and VRE), Gram negatives, anaerobes, and atypicals. Notable holes in coverage include Pseudomonas, Proteus, and Providencia. Used for: complicated intraabdominal infections, skin/soft tissue infections, and sometimes for pneumonia. #Pharmacology #Antibiotics #Review #Overview #Tigecycline
