Indotetra 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.80 (100's pack: ৳ 80.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Tetracycline hydrochloride oral |
| Company | Indo bangla pharmaceutical |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Ricketsial infections
- Treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections
- Treatment of Chlamydial infections
- Treatment of Lyme disease
- Treatment of Brucellosis
- Treatment of Miscellaneous infections
- Urinary Tract Infections treatment
- Bronchitis treatment
- Pelvic inflammatory disease treatment
- Treatment of Traveler's diarrhea
- Acne vulgaris treatment
- Prostatitis treatment
- Alternative agent for penicillin allergic patients with syphilis
- Anaerobic infections treatment
Pharmacology
- Main mechanism of action on protein synthesis
- Transport system for drug pumping through bacterial membrane
- Specific binding to 30s ribosomes
- Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
- Susceptibility against Gram positive aerobic Cocci
- Resistance to Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Pneumococci
- Resistance to Pseudomonas and Enterobacteriaceae
- Activity against anaerobic species of bacteria
- Half-life of about 12 hours
- Excretion in urine and feces
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult oral dosage of Tetracycline
- Usual oral dosage of Tetracycline for children
- Recommended dosage for Acne vulgaris
- Recommended dosage for Acute staphylococcal infections
- Recommended dosage for Amoebiasis
- Recommended dosage for Brucellosis
- Recommended dosage for Subacute bacterial endocarditis
- Recommended dosage for Syphilis
Interaction
- Impaired absorption with antacids and certain preparations
- Interference with bactericidal action of penicillin
- Potentiation of anticoagulants effect
- Decreased efficacy of oral contraceptives
- Potential nephrotoxic effects with certain drugs
- Hypoglycemic effect potentiation with insulin and sulfonylureas
- Increased toxic effects of ergot alkaloids and methotrexate
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to tetracycline groups
- Avoided in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
- Considered contraindicated in severe renal impairment
Side Effects
- Teeth and bone issues due to depression of bone growth
- Hypersensitivity reactions like anaphylaxis and rashes
- Photosensitivity reactions
- Gastrointestinal effects like epigastric distress and nausea
- Accentuated prerenal azotemia
- Superinfections with candidiasis
- Esophageal ulcerations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Risk of hypertoxicity in the mother and effects on the developing fetus
- Potential effects during breastfeeding and on child's teeth
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with caution in patients with impaired liver function
- Avoid high doses in patients with liver issues
- Avoid concomitant use with potentially hepatotoxic drugs
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the Tetracycline group of drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store between 20-25°C