Tetra 250

Tetra 250
Tetracycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others
Product | Molecule |
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Tetra 250 Capsules |
Tetracycline Hydrochloride |
Molecule: Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Formulation: Tinidazole 500mg Capsules
Packaging Unit: 10X10 Capsules
Dosage: Adults (including the elderly) and children over 12 years: The minimum recommended dosage is 250mg every six hours. For severe infections, the dosage may be increased to 500mg every six hours. Children under 12 years: Contraindicated in this age group.
Indications
Tetracycline is a bacteriostatic broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Infections caused by tetracycline-sensitive organisms include: Respiratory tract infections. Chronic bronchitis. Urinary tract infections. Sexually transmitted diseases and Skin Infections.
Pharmacological Class
Pharmacological Properties
Mechanism Of Action
Tetracyclines are taken up into sensitive bacterial cells by an active transport process. Once within the cell they bind reversibly to the 30S subunit of the ribosome, preventing the binding of aminoacyl transferase RNA and inhibiting protein synthesis and hence cell growth.
Side Effects
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to any of the tetracycline's or any of the other constituents in the formulation; chronic renal/hepatic dysfunction; renal impairment, particularly if severe; in systemic lupus erythematosus; children under 12 years pregnancy and breastfeeding women. Benign intracranial hypertension has been reported following the concomitant use of tetracycline's and Vitamin A or retinoids and therefore concurrent use should be contraindicated.
Observations
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