Tetracycline

Synonym : -

Molecular Formulae: : C22H24N2O8.HCL = 480.9

Precautions : Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. systemic lupus erythromatosus. renal impairment. children and pregnant women.

Indications/Uses: Rickettsial, mycoplasma, borrelial, chancroid and brucella infections. infections by susceptible organisms when other antibiotics are not suitable; 500 qds, on empty stomach with plenty of water.

Interactions : Decreased absorption: milk, antacids, minerals. may increase effect of warfarin and decrease effect of penicillins & oral contraceptives

Side Effects : Dizziness. gastro-intestinal upset. diarrhoea. dysphagia. hypersensitivity reactions. photosensitivity. colitis. discolouration of teeeth in children.

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Brands with Tetracycline :

Biotet
Biotet
Cosmocycline
Cosmocycline
Cosmocycline
Elytetra
Fidemycin
Intacycline
Ocucycline
Probax
Racycline
Racycline
Racycline
Racycline
Tetracycline
Tetracycline
Tetracycline