Severe hypoglycemia induced by Tigecycline in a diabetic and hemodialysis patient.

Introduction: Tigecycline has a broad spectrum of activity, including activity against drug-resistant Gram-positive and -negative microorganisms. Its side effects are significant, but hypoglycemia is a rare finding during treatment. We aim to present an event of severe hypoglycemia in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus with replacement renal therapy, and hemodialysis after initiating tigecycline.