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Based on the information available, there is no explicit mention of elevated liver enzymes being a direct side effect of Tigecycline. Tigecycline is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections [1]. The most common side effects of Tigecycline include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea [2].
However, liver enzyme elevations have been reported in patients receiving Tigecycline, but these are not listed as common side effects. It is important to note that liver enzyme elevations can occur due to various factors, not just as a result of medication side effects [3].
Therefore, while liver enzyme elevations can occur in patients receiving Tigecycline, it cannot be definitively stated that this is a direct side effect of the drug. Any concerns about this issue should be discussed with a healthcare provider.
Sources:
[1] "Tigecycline: MedlinePlus Drug Information." MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1 Sept. 2021, medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a608045.html.
[2] "Tigecycline (Intravenous Route) Description and Brand Names." Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Jan. 2022, www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tigecycline-intravenous-route/description/drg-20064032.
[3] "Tigecycline (Intravenous Route) Side Effects." Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Jan. 2022, www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tigecycline-intravenous-route/side-effects/drg-20064032.
[4] "Tigecycline - DrugPatentWatch." DrugPatentWatch, drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/tigecycline.