Tygacil (generic: tigecycline) is a prescription medication used to treat serious skin and stomach infections and certain types of pneumonia (lung infection). Tygacil belongs to a group of drugs called glycycline antibiotics, which work by binding to bacteria and killing them.

This medication comes in an injectable form to be given directly into the vein (IV) by a healthcare provider.

Common side effects of Tygacil include nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.  Tygacil can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Tygacil affects you.