Tygacil Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • An Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • An Abscess
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Itching

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Drop In Blood Pressure Due To Bacterial Infection
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Bleeding
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Defective Tooth Enamel Formation
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Increased Aptt
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
  • Inflammation Of The Vein, Or Phlebitis After Infusion
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Low Levels Of Fibrinogen In The Blood
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Chills
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Taste Impairment
  • Vaginal Discharge

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