Tigecycline and Colitis - pseudomembranous - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis - pseudomembranous is reported as a side effect among people who take Tigecycline (tigecycline), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have Clostridium difficile colitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis - pseudomembranous when taking Tigecycline. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,945 people who have side effects when taking Tigecycline from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tigecycline?

Tigecycline has active ingredients of tigecycline. eHealthMe is studying from 3,946 Tigecycline users. Check the latest studies of Tigecycline.

What is Colitis - pseudomembranous?

Colitis - pseudomembranous (severe acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa, with the formation of pseudomembranous plaques; it is usually associated with antimicrobial therapy) is found to be associated with 779 drugs and 933 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis - pseudomembranous.

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On Aug, 07, 2026

3,945 people reported to have side effects when taking Tigecycline.
Among them, 14 people (0.35%) have Colitis - pseudomembranous.

Could Tigecycline cause Colitis - pseudomembranous?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Tigecycline when they have Colitis - pseudomembranous? *

What is the gender of people who have Colitis - pseudomembranous when taking Tigecycline? *

female: 28.57 %
male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Colitis - pseudomembranous when taking Tigecycline? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tigecycline? *

Vancomycin: 6 people, 42.86%
Meropenem: 4 people, 28.57%
Fidaxomicin: 4 people, 28.57%
Sodium Chloride: 2 people, 14.29%
Meperidine Hydrochloride: 1 person, 7.14%
Benadryl: 1 person, 7.14%
Ciprofloxacin: 1 person, 7.14%
Compazine: 1 person, 7.14%
Gelatin: 1 person, 7.14%
Gentamicin Sulfate: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis - pseudomembranous? *

Listeriosis (a food borne illness caused by listeria monocytogenes, bacteria found in soil and water): 4 people, 28.57%
Consciousness - Decreased: 4 people, 28.57%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 28.57%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 4 people, 28.57%
Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood): 3 people, 21.43%
Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 3 people, 21.43%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 21.43%
Superinfection: 2 people, 14.29%
Clostridial Infection (infectious conditions by clostridium bacteria): 2 people, 14.29%
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problem in separate organs of gastrointestinal system): 1 person, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Clostridium Difficile Colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection): 3 people, 21.43%
Abdominal Abscess (collection of pus in abdomen): 2 people, 14.29%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 1 person, 7.14%
Salmonella Sepsis (pus formation due to infection with salmonella bacteria): 1 person, 7.14%
Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 1 person, 7.14%
Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection (rapid growing bacterial infection): 1 person, 7.14%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 1 person, 7.14%
Infection: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tigecycline (the active ingredients of Tigecycline) and Tigecycline (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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