The main function of tigecycline is to fight infection, and severe pneumonia may be cured with the use of this drug, but it needs to be used in conjunction with the condition.
Tigecycline belongs to the tetracycline group of antibiotics, which may still be effective against certain drug-resistant bacteria, such as Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. Patients with severe pneumonia who are infected with germs that are sensitive to tigecycline are likely to be cured by treatment with this drug.
If the infected germs in patients with severe pneumonia are less sensitive to the product, the drug cannot be used. In addition, tigecycline is a bacteriostatic agent, which is weaker than bactericidal agents such as cephalosporin antibiotics. Therefore, it should be used in conjunction with a specific medical condition.
Tigecycline may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, headache, fatigue and other adverse reactions, and is contraindicated in people who are allergic to any component of the product.
Close observation and timely treatment are required during the medication. Patients with severe pneumonia are advised to seek timely medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions for active treatment.