Know How the New Tigecycline Compares to Others On the Market

September 2018

You may see a new injectable tigecycline.

Think of this product from Accord as similar to Tygacil and its generics from Fresenius and Sandoz.

All of these have the same doses, uses, prep, and storage.

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Table of Contents

Storage & Disposal Stay Compliant With Med Security and Storage Requirements
New Generics Know How the New Tigecycline Compares to Others On the Market
Medication Errors Watch for Labeling and Packaging Issues With Outsourced Preps
Recalls The Valsartan Recall May Shake Up ARB Use at Your Hospital
Bites & Stings Anavip for Snakebites May Be Added to Your Formulary
Antibiotics Plazomicin Will Be Similar to Tobramycin, Gentamicin, and Amikacin
Thrombolytics Expedite Orders for Meds to Treat Pulmonary Embolism
Substance Use Disorder Think of Lucemyra as Similar to Clonidine for Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Vaccines Stay Sharp to Prevent Errors With Vaccines
Cannabinoids There's a Growing Number of Questions About Cannabidiol (CBD)