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Generic Name : Tetracycline
Pronunciation : tet ra sye’ kleen
Therapeutic Classification : antibiotics
Trade Name(s):
India- Achromycin, Arcycline, Idilin, Lupiterra, Ingacycline, M -Cycline, T-Top, M -Cycline , Hostacycline, Iditin, Lenemett, Tetrabact, Tetra -Tos, Cypacycline, Tetralid, Tetrabact, Terapal , Tetrasym, Tetrastar, Tetlin -250, Triolene, Medocycline 500, Redicycline, Neoline, Cyclisun, Quadric, Resteclin, Subamycin, Tetracycline, Threocycline. International- Helidac Therapy, Sumycin. This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adults: Usual daily dose is 1 to 2 gm. For mild to moderate infections: 500 mg two times per day. For children above eight years of age: usual daily dose is 10 to 20 mg/lb (25 to 50 mg/kg) body weight divided in four equal doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, capsule, oral liquid to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diarrhea, a stomach infection, or kidney problems, any allergies, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * It may cause stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools; if it is so consult with your doctor. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bulky loose stools, mouth ulcer, sore throat, tongue inflammation, difficulty in swallowing, hoarseness and inflammatory lesions. Skin - Sensitivity to sunlight. Genitourinary - Increases in BUN. Hypersensitivity - Shock, fever, rash, joint pain, hives and bruising. Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets. Miscellaneous - Dizziness and headache. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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