Tygacil and hypoglycaemia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Tygacil Side Effects Report #4942635-3
Tygacil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with klebsiella infection and was treated with Tygacil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, hypoglycaemia, klebsiella infection, sputum culture positive. Tygacil dosage: 100 MG LOAD THEN 50 MG EVERY 12 HOURS, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS, NOVOLOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tygacil Side Effects Report #6136067-2
Tygacil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 25, 2009. Female patient, weighting 190.2 lb, was diagnosed with diabetic foot infection and was treated with Tygacil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood triglycerides decreased, confusional state, hypoglycaemia. Tygacil dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tygacil Side Effects Report #5215706-4
Tygacil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with cholangitis suppurative, enterococcal infection, pseudomonas infection and was treated with Tygacil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Tygacil dosage: 100 MG LOADING DOSE THEN 25 MG TWICE DAILY INTRAVENOUS. Patient died.

Tygacil Side Effects Report #5959271-2
Tygacil side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 11, 2008. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with cellulitis  and was treated with Tygacil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature decreased, hyperinsulinaemia, hypoglycaemia, hypokalaemia. Tygacil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, LASIX, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PAXIL, CLINDAMYCIN, ARMOUR THYROID. Patient recovered.


Tygacil Side Effects Report #5987519-7
Tygacil side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 08, 2008. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with cellulitis  and was treated with Tygacil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature decreased, hyperinsulinaemia, hypoglycaemia, hypokalaemia. Tygacil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, LASIX, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PAXIL, CLINDAMYCIN, THYROID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tygacil Side Effects Report #5167197-X
Tygacil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from COLOMBIA on Nov 21, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with catheter related infection, sepsis , prophylaxis and was treated with Tygacil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrolyte imbalance, gastric ulcer haemorrhage, grand mal convulsion, haematemesis, hypoglycaemia, lung infection pseudomonal, metabolic encephalopathy, pneumonia , rectal haemorrhage. Tygacil dosage: 50 MG 2X PER 1 DAY; INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with HEPARIN. Patient recovered.