Tetracycline
Drug name: Tetracycline
Other names used:
- Actisite®
- Adoxa®
- Adoxa CK®
- Adoxa TT®
- Atridox®
- Brodspec®
- Cleeravue-M®
- Declomycin®
- Doryx®
- Doxy 100®
- Dynacin®
- Minocin®
- Sumycin®
- Vibramycin Calcium®
Active Ingredients:
Tetracycline
Therapeutic actions: Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. As an ophthalmic preparation is used for treating eye infection. It works by stopping the function of 30S prokaritik ribosomes in a bacterial cell thus inhibiting its development and protein production.
Indications: Tetracyciline ophthalmic is used to fight different strains of bacteria that affect the eye. It can even be used with as additional therapy when systemic treatment is needed.
Contraindications and cautions: Tell your doctor if any of the following apply to you:
- You have liver impairment
- Renal failure
- Myasthenia gravis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- You are using hormonal contraception
- If you are pregnant or lactating.
If any of the above apply to you consult with your doctor before using Tetracycline ophthalmic.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using tetracycline will experience it or any other.
May cause stinging and temporary blurred vision right after the administration. Local allergic reaction(dermatitis) and sunlight increased sensitivity may also occur for a short period of time.
If swelling, burning, stinging and irritation persists consult your doctor immediately.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Tetracycline, please read the information provided with Tetracycline or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Tetracycline. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Try not to mix Tetracycline ophthalmic with any other eye medicine before consulting your doctor on the aspect.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE tetracycline with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
