Tetracycline (HCl)

Overview

Categories

• 6 Anti-infective drugs
  • 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
    • 6.2.2 Other anti-bacterial drugs
      • 6.2.2.3 Tetracyclines

• 21 Ophthalmological preparations
  • 21.1 Anti-infectives
  • 21.1.1 Antibacterials

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

Tetracycline (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Acne vulgaris, Amoebiasis, Bacterial infections, Brucellosis, Conjuctivitis, Endocarditis, Granulomatous disease, Heart failure, Long-term treatment of healed gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Lymphogranuloma venereum, Myeloablative therapy followed by bone marrow transplantation, Myeloma, lymphoma and brain tumours, Pneumonia, Rickettsiae, Sodium depletion, Supraventricular arrhythmias (particularly atrial fibrillation), Syphilis, Trachoma, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infection.

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Tetracycline should be use with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma). Take appropriate measures if secondary infection occurs. Perform periodic lab evaluation of organ system (e.g. liver or kidney) in case of long term therapy.

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Tetracycline (HCl)

Manufacturers of Tetracycline (HCl) in Pakistan

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