glycylcycline

Introduction

new class of antibiotics derived from tetracycline

Notes

• tigecycline (Tygacil) is the only FDA-approved glycylcycline

More general terms

• antibacterial agent

More specific terms

• tigecycline (Tygacil)

Additional terms

• tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin, Bristacycline)