What should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Tygacil Vial to Children or the Elderly?

If you are PREGNANT

  • Contraindicated:

If you are NURSING

  • Precaution: POSSIBLE TOOTH DISCOLORATION & RESTRICTED BONE GROWTH WITH PROLONGED USE

If you are an adult over 60

Giving Tygacil Vial to a child under 12

  • Severe Precaution: Avoid use in pediatric patients unless no alternative is available. Review dosing guidelines when required. Risk of increased mortality seen in adult trials. Pediatric safety and efficacy not established.
  • Severe Precaution: Avoid use in pediatric patients unless no alternative is available. Review dosing guidelines when required. Risk of increased mortality seen in adult trials. May cause tooth discoloration in children < 8 years. Pediatric safety and efficacy not established.
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