Tetracycline (HCl)

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Primary Characterstics

Molecular Structure of Tetracycline (HCl)

It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Tetracycline. It belongs to Antibacterial (Proetin synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Polyene Antibiotic, Tetracycline pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Tetracycline (HCl) is 480.90.

Its pKa is 3.3, 7.7, 7.9.

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Tetracycline (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

0.5 to 1 %0.75 (0.75)6 hourlyOphtalmicOintment
250 to 500 mg380 (375)6 hourlyPO

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

Not Recommended under 12 Yrs of Age

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Tetracycline (HCl)

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Manufacturers of Tetracycline (HCl) in Pakistan

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