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TIGECYCLINE

Infectious Disease Approved 2015-05-27

TIGECYCLINE is indicated for the treatment of Skin and Skin Structure Infections; Intra-abdominal Infections; Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

Source: FDA Label • MEITHEAL • Tetracycline-class Antibacterial

How TIGECYCLINE Works

Tigecycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and blocking the entry of amino-acyl tRNA molecules into the A site of the ribosome. This prevents the incorporation of amino acid residues into elongating peptide chains. It is generally considered bacteriostatic. As a glycylcycline, it is designed to overcome two common tetracycline resistance mechanisms: efflux pump expression and ribosomal protection.

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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2015-05-27
Patent Cliff
2033

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TIGECYCLINE Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
30 FDA actions from 2015 to 2025
Aug 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Mar 2025 SUPPL
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Nov 2023 SUPPL
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What TIGECYCLINE Treats

3 indications

TIGECYCLINE is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2015. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Skin and Skin Structure Infections
  • Intra-abdominal Infections
  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Source: FDA Label

TIGECYCLINE Boxed Warning

ALL-CAUSE MORTALITY An increase in all-cause mortality has been observed in a meta-analysis of Phase 3 and 4 clinical trials in tigecycline-treated patients versus comparator. The cause of this mortality risk difference of 0.6% (95% CI 0.1, 1.2) has not been established. Tigecycline for injection should be reserved for use in situations when alternative treatments are not suitable [see Indications and Usage ( 1.4 ), Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. WARNING: ALL-C...

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Clinical Trial Registry

14 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT04310930 FORMaT U1111-1209-0672 Ph 2, Ph 3 recruiting Finding the Optimal Regimen for Mycobacterium Abscessus Treatment
NCT07485010 FORMaT-EVOLVE FORMaT002 Ph 2 not yet recruiting Testing a Novel Combination Treatment (Arm D) Versus Standard of Care for Intensive Phase Treatment for Mycobacterium Abscessus Pulmonary Disease in People With or Without Cystic Fibrosis in the Finding the Optimal Regimen for Mycobacterium Abscessus Treatment (FORMaT) Adaptive Platform Trial
NCT06893835 MDRS Multidrug resistance Ph 4 active not recruiting Comparative Study of Clinical Outcomes and Safety Between Colistin and Tigecycline
NCT04042077 DRESS results posted DELA-01 2018-001082-17 Ph 3 terminated Delafloxacin IV and OS Administration Compared to Best Available Therapy in Patients With Surgical Site Infections
NCT01970371 CARE results posted ACHN-490-007 2013-001997-18, U1111-1151-2686 Ph 3 completed A Study of Plazomicin Compared With Colistin in Patients With Infection Due to Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
NCT01721408 results posted B1811185 Ph 4 completed A Study To Determine The Efficacy And Safety Of Tigecycline Compared With Imipenem/Cliastatin to Treat Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection
NCT01560143 results posted 11-007 WS2001231 Ph 4 completed Pharmacokinetics Of Tigecycline In Morbidly Obese Subjects
NCT01332786 OZM-029 Ph 1 completed Safety Study Evaluating Intravenous Infusions of Tigecycline to Treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia
NCT00719810 results posted RX-3341-201 Ph 2 completed Safety and Efficacy Study of a Fluoroquinolone to Treat Complicated Skin Infections
NCT01602874 3074K4-3340 B1811003 Ph 3 withdrawn Study Evaluating Tigecycline Versus Ceftriaxone In Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections & Community Acquired Pneumonia
NCT00707239 results posted 3074K6-2000 B1811004 Ph 2 terminated Study Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of Tigecycline Versus Imipenem/Cilastatin Subjects With Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
NCT00914888 3074K4-3340 B1811003 Ph 3 withdrawn Study Evaluating Tigecycline Versus Ceftriaxone In Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections & Community Acquired Pneumonia
NCT00911573 3074K4-3339 B1811002 Ph 3 withdrawn Study Evaluating Tigecycline Versus Clindamycin Or Vancomycin On Complicated Skin And Skin Structure Infections Including Those Due To Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) In Pediatric Subjects
NCT01287793 B1811062 Ph 1 completed Study To Evaluate The Effect Of Single Intravenous Doses Of Tigecycline On QTc Intervals In Healthy Subjects
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

TIGECYCLINE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

TIGECYCLINE is indicated for the treatment of Skin and Skin Structure Infections; Intra-abdominal Infections; Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: ALL-CAUSE MORTALITY An increase in all-cause mortality has been observed in a meta-analysis of Phase 3 and 4 clinical trials in tigecycline-treated patients versus comparator. The cause of this mortality risk difference of 0.6% (95% CI 0.1, 1.2) has not been established. Tigecycline for inj...

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TIGECYCLINE Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Apr 2033

Patents (1 active)

US9855335 Expires Apr 7, 2033
Source: FDA Orange Book

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