Tigecycline

**Definition:** A tetracycline derivative that acts as a protein synthesis inhibitor. It is used as an antibacterial agent for the systemic treatment of complicated skin and intra-abdominal infections. It is also used for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.426.559.847.562.900.937 - D04.615.562.900.937

**Synonyms:** - 9-(tert-Butylglycylamido)minocycline - TBG-MINO