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Tetracycline
Antibiotic
Tetracycline Hydrochloride, a "broad-spectrum" antibiotic, is used to treat bacterial infections such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, and tick fevers; upper respiratory infections; pneumonia; gonorrhea; amoebic infections; and urinary tract infections. Tetracycline HCl is also used to help treat severe acne and to treat trachoma (a chronic eye infection) and conjunctivitis (pinkeye). Tetracycline is often an alternative drug for people who are allergic to penicillin.
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Tetracycline UsesTetracycline HCl is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is also used with other medicines for treating acne. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your
Tetracycline How To TakeFollow the directions for using Tetracycline hydrochloride provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with a full glass (8 oz./240 ml) of water. DO NOT LIE DOWN for 30 minutes after taking this medicine. Unless directed otherwise by your doctor, take this medicine 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take this medicine 2-3 hours before or after taking any products containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, antacids, dairy products (e.g., milk or yogurt), calcium-enriched juice, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc. These products bind with tetracycline preventing its full absorption.
Tetracycline Side EffectsSIDE EFFECTS of Tetracycline, that may go away during treatment, include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience vaginal irritation or discharge, headache and/or blurred vision, stomach pain, or a severe skin reaction to the sun. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Tetracycline Medical PrecautionsDo not take this medication if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any tetracycline medication. If you have kidney disease, make sure the doctor knows about it. A lower than usual dose of tetracycline may be needed. Tetracycline drugs can make you more prone to sunburn when you are in sunlight or ultraviolet light. Take appropriate precautions. Some adults may develop a headache and blurred vision while taking tetracycline, and infants may develop a bulging soft spot on the head. Contact your doctor if you experience or notice these symptoms. They usually disappear soon after the medication is stopped. As with other antibiotics, use of this medication may cause other infections to develop. Contact your doctor if this occurs. If you are taking tetracycline over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.
Tetracycline Drug InteractionsIf tetracycline is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining tetracycline with the following:
Antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, such as Mylanta and Maalox
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Oral contraceptives
Penicillin (Amoxil, Pen-Vee K, others)
Tetracycline Medical NotesAny medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect an overdose of tetracycline.
Tetracycline Missed DosagesIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose and you take tetracycline once a day (e.g., for acne), take the dose you missed, and then take the next one 10 to 12 hours later; if you take it twice a day, take the dose you missed, and then take the next one 5 to 6 hours later; if you take 3 or more doses a day, take the one you missed, and then take the next one 2 to 4 hours later. Then go back to your regular schedule.
Tetracycline StorageTHIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light.
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