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What is Tetracyn
TetracyclineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryTetracycline is an antibiotic used to fight bacteria. It works by binding to the bacteria’s ribosomes, which are responsible for making proteins, and preventing them from making proteins. It also affects the cytoplasmic membrane, which can cause components to escape from the bacterial cells.
Tetracycline Hydrochlorideis the brand name
Tetracyn Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Tetracycline
1975
59
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Tetracycline, also known as Tetracycline Hydrochloride, is approved by the FDA for 41 uses which include Acinetobacter Infections and Brucellosis .Acinetobacter Infections
Brucellosis
Actinomycosis
Klebsiella Infections
Trachoma
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Used to treat Helicobacter Pylori Infection in combination with Metronidazole
Campylobacter Infections
Bacterial Infections
Clostridium difficile Infection
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivostomatitis
Bacteria
Rickettsialpox
Psittacosis
Chlamydia Infections
Disease
Granuloma Inguinale
Bacteria
Q Fever
Infection, Bacteroides
Chancroid
Skin Infections caused by Staphylococcus Aureus
Tularemia
Ornithosis
Syphilis
Urinary Tract Infections
Anthrax
Conjunctivitis, Inclusion
Relapsing Fever
Listeriosis
Entamoeba histolytica Infection
Typhus
Gonorrhea
Plague
Yaws
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Acne Vulgaris
Dysentery, Bacillary
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bartonellosis
Escherichia coli Infections
Effectiveness
How Tetracyn Affects PatientsTetracycline is a short-term antibiotic that stops bacteria from multiplying. It works by attaching to parts of the bacteria's ribosome, which is responsible for translating genetic material into proteins. This attachment is not permanent. Additionally, tetracycline may cause the walls of the bacteria to become damaged, which leads to the release of important bacterial components.
How Tetracyn works in the bodyTetracycline gets into bacteria and stops them from making proteins. It does this by blocking the channels that allow tRNA to attach to the ribosomes, which are responsible for making proteins.
When to interrupt dosage
The amount of Tetracyn is contingent upon the determined condition, such as Bartonellosis, Skin Infections caused by Staphylococcus Aureus and Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI). The dosage is contingent upon the mode of delivery, according to the table given below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Disease
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Skin Infections caused by Staphylococcus Aureus
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Urinary tract infection
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivostomatitis
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Escherichia coli Infections
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Gonorrhea
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Acinetobacter Infections
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Psittacosis
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Yaws
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Chancroid
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Endometritis
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Relapsing Fever
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Plague
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Tularemia
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Q Fever
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Anthrax
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Trachoma
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Conjunctivitis, Inclusion
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Rickettsialpox
, 250.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 1.0 %, 12.7 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Kit, Kit - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Oral, Dental, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Spray - Topical, Spray
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tetracyn.Common Tetracyn Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Tetracycline.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Tetracycline.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Tetracycline.
Alpelisib
Major
The metabolism of Alpelisib can be decreased when combined with Tetracycline.
Amdinocillin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Amdinocillin can be decreased when used in combination with Tetracycline.
Tetracyn Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lowest lethal dose of the drug in mice when given orally is 808mg/kg.
Tetracyn Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tetracyn?
45 active studies are currently examining the possibility of Tetracyn in treating Klebsiella Infections, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Granuloma Inguinale.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Psittacosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Listeriosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Dysentery, Bacillary
0 Actively Recruiting
Campylobacter Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
0 Actively Recruiting
Relapsing Fever
0 Actively Recruiting
Prostatitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Tularemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Granuloma Inguinale
0 Actively Recruiting
Rosacea
6 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2
Bartonellosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Ornithosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Actinomycosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Chancroid
0 Actively Recruiting
Plague
0 Actively Recruiting
Infection
6 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1
Clostridium difficile Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Trachoma
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Q Fever
0 Actively Recruiting
Rickettsialpox
0 Actively Recruiting
Tetracyn Reviews: What are patients saying about Tetracyn?
4.7Patient Review
6/11/2020 Hormonal and stress-induced acne caused me a lot of problems--this product really helped clear things up. Two weeks in, I noticed that I was getting fewer breakouts, and the scars from previous blemishes were beginning to fade.
4.3Patient Review
3/18/2011 I've only been taking this medication for a few days, but I'm already seeing some improvement. My acne has gotten worse as an adult, so I'm hoping that this will help me look normal again.
3Patient Review
6/11/2011 I've had tendonitis for around six weeks now and I'm on Tetracycline. Unfortunately, I don't feel like it's helping me get better. My doctor is referring me to a specialist, but neglected to make an appointment until Monday. In the meantime, I'm in a lot of pain and discomfort.
3Patient Review
1/22/2014 I really enjoy the taste of this in my cereal.
2.7Patient Review
10/21/2014 Though this pill helped clear my acne effectively it caused me to have severe and terrifying panic attacks.
2.3Patient Review
7/26/2010 The doctor prescribed this to me and said to take two 500mg pills at 7 am and 6 pm a total of 2000mg a day. A month later I was in the hospital with pancreatitis for two weeks and couldn't eat for an entire month. I also had a feeding tube by the way; I'm only 15, my body can't handle that amount of medication. The dosage that I listed was my starting dose.
2.3Patient Review
5/25/2011 I felt really depressed while taking this medicine. It made me feel lethargic and apathetic, and I can't explain it very well. If I could go back in time, I would never have taken this drug/medicine.
2.3Patient Review
6/18/2015 I experienced great results for a few weeks after starting this medication, but then began to have joint pain and headaches. These effects would go away whenever I stopped taking the medicine, so it's up to you whether or not the trade-off is worth it.
2.3Patient Review
1/14/2020 While it did eventually clear up my acne, the process was incredibly harsh on my skin. The last week I was taking the medication, I had a reaction that caused numbness, anxiety, and neck pain. I'm still feeling the effects of the drug a week after stopping usage, and would not recommend it to others considering its side effects.
1.7Patient Review
10/15/2019 The nausea, stomach cramping, fatigue, and diarrhea caused by this medication was really severe. I'm hoping it will work because after two weeks of being sick, I don't think I can handle much more. My stomach is still very upset a day after taking the last dose.
1.7Patient Review
5/21/2022 I think this medication caused me to have a condition called benign intracranial hypertension. I had really severe headaches whenever I was lying down, and my skin got super dry. I had to stop taking it after just five weeks because the headaches were so unbearable!
1Patient Review
9/30/2010 I'm a 61 year old male and I was treated for a peptic ulcer. After taking 500mg four times a day for just five days, I started to experience a sore throat, mouth, and tongue. My sense of taste was also distorted - everything tasted really strong. I had to discontinue the medication because it was too much to handle.
1Patient Review
4/27/2013 I found the side effects from this medication to be intolerable. I prefer natural remedies like St. John's Wort, which cleared up my poison oak rash immediately.
1Patient Review
2/6/2012 I had a severe immune reaction after being given this drug alongside tripotassium dicitratobismuthate. Has anyone else experienced something similar?
1Patient Review
5/18/2011 Unfortunately, this medication caused me to develop severe pancreatitis which landed me in the hospital for two weeks.
Patient Q&A Section about tetracyn
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Does tetracycline have penicillin in it?
"Doxycycline is in a class of drugs called Tetracyclines. Tetracyclines are safe to take in hypersensitive patients."
Answered by AI
What is Loxagyl tablet used for?
"This medication works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections in the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines, as well as gum ulcers and other dental infections."
Answered by AI
What is tetracycline used to treat?
"Tetracyclines are antibiotics that are used to treat infections and acne. Demeclocycline, doxycycline, and minocycline are all different types of tetracyclines that can also be used to treat other health problems, as determined by a doctor. However, tetracyclines will not work to treat colds, the flu, or other types of viral infections."
Answered by AI
What is Tetravin capsules?
"Tetracycline can be used to treat a number of different infections, including acne. It is an antibiotic that works by preventing the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic is only effective against bacterial infections, and will not work on viral infections such as the common cold or flu."
Answered by AI