Comparing Tetracycline vs Tigecycline

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Tetracycline

Tigecycline

Prescription only

Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bladder Infection, Acne, Bronchitis, Brucellosis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Chlamydia Infection, Ehrlichiosis, Epididymitis - Sexually Transmitted, Gonococcal Infection... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Pneumonia, Skin and Structure Infection, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Intraabdominal Infection. Tigecycline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Tetracycline has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 64 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Acne (12.5%)
Nausea (7.8%)
Depression (6.3%)
Upset stomach (4.7%)

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Drug Class

Tetracyclines

Glycylcyclines

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	60 capsule
Strength	250 mg
Per unit^*	$5.16
Cost^*	$309.32

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Quantity	10 powder for injection
Strength	50 mg
Per unit^*	$46.85
Cost^*	$468.46

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Dosage Forms

Oral capsule
Oral tablet

Intravenous powder for injection

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

11 hours

42.4 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 225 drugs are known to interact with Tetracycline:

22 major drug interactions (60 brand and generic names)
197 moderate drug interactions (2218 brand and generic names)
6 minor drug interactions (23 brand and generic names)

A total of 118 drugs are known to interact with Tigecycline:

15 major drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)
102 moderate drug interactions (431 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 17, 1954

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Comparing Tetracycline vs Tigecycline

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