Tetramet 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.37 (100's pack: ৳ 137.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Tetracycline hydrochloride oral |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Ricketsial infection
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in adults
- Chlamydial Infections
- Non-gonococcal or nonspecific urethritis
- Lyme disease
- Brucellosis
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Bronchitis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Travelers diarrhoea
- Acne vulgaris
- Prostatitis
- Anaerobic infections
Pharmacology
- Mechanism of action on protein synthesis
- Active transport system
- Binds specifically to the 30s ribosomes
- Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
- Spectrum of susceptibility
- Resistant bacteria
- Excretion in urine and faeces
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult oral dosage
- Usual oral dosage for children
- Time of administration in relation to meals
- Specific dosages for different indications
Interaction
- Impaired absorption with antacids
- Interference with penicillin
- Potentiation of anticoagulants
- Effect on oral contraceptives
- Nephrotoxic effects
- Hypoglycemic effect potentiation
- Increased toxic effects of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to tetracycline
- Cross-sensitivity
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Renal impairment
Side Effects
- Teeth and bone effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Photosensitivity reactions
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Accentuated prerenal azotemia
- Superinfections
- Esophageal ulcerations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Risk during pregnancy
- Effects during breastfeeding
- Effects on bone growth and tooth discoloration
Precautions & Warnings
- Impaired liver function
- Avoiding high doses
- Avoiding concomitant use with hepatotoxic drugs
Therapeutic Class
Tetracycline group of drugs
Storage Conditions
Store between 20-25°C