Tetracycline medicine 500mg Mekophar treats respiratory infections, genital tract (10 blisters x 10 tablets)

Dosage form Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets
Specifications Tetracycline

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Tetracycline	500mg

Uses

Indications

Tetracycline 500 mg Mekophar is indicated in cases of infections:

Respiratory tract: sore throat, tonsillitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, ...

Genital, urinary tract: urethritis, syphilis, ...

Skin and soft tissue: Acne, ...

Pharmacology

Tetracycline is a broad -spectrum antibiotic that has a bactericidal effect. Tetracycline penetrates bacterial cells by active transportation. Once in the cell, Tetracycline sticks to the subunit 30s of ribosom to prevent the sticking to the aminoacyl transport and inhibit protein biosynthesis.

Dynamic pharmacokinetics

80% Tetracycline is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract if taking the drug when hungry. Tetracycline is widely distributed in tissues and body fluids, through the placenta and breast milk. 55% of oral dose is eliminated.

Before taking Tetracycline medicine 500mg Mekophar treats respiratory infections, genital tract (10 blisters x 10 tablets)

How to use

Take oral use. The drug usually takes 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating.

Dosage

Children 8 - 15 years old: 10 - 25 mg/kg/24 hours, divided 3-4 times.

Adults: 500 mg x 2 - 4 times/day.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.What do

do when using overdose?

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using Tetracycline 500 mg Mekophar, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, ...

urticaria, edema, increased sensitivity to light when exposed to direct sunlight, worsen the body's full body lupus syndrome.

Anemia hemolysis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, eosinophilia loves EOSIN.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

Notify the doctor with unwanted effects when using the drug.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

contraindicated

Tetracycline 500 mg contraindicated in the following cases:

sensitive to tetracycline.

Pregnant, lactating women.

Children under 8 years old.

Be cautious when using

Precautions when used for the elderly, patients with liver and kidney function failure.

Avoid using drugs for patients with lupus erythema.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

Tetracyclin 500 mg does not affect the driver and operate machinery.

Pregnancy

Do not use 500 mg tetracyclin in pregnant women.

Breastfeeding period

Do not use 500 mg tetracyclin in breastfeeding women.

Drug interaction

when sharing tetracyclin with:

CATURES 2, 3 (aluminum, bismuth, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc), sodium bicarbonate, colestipol, milk and dairy products: reducing the absorption of tetracyclin.

Diuretics: Increases the kidney toxicity of Tetracycline.

Retinoids: Increasing skull pressure.

lithium, digoxin, theophyllline, oral anticoagulants: increase the concentration of these substances in the body. tetracycline reduces the effects of birth control pills.

Storage

The dry place (moisture ≤ 70%), the temperature does not exceed 30 ° C, avoiding light.

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