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Prescription for Tetracycline (Sumycin)
Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic available since 1953. It is used to treat many types of bacterial infections, including infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin, tick fevers, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and anthrax. Additionally, tetracycline has anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties and is used to treat severe acne, rosacea, and chronic inflammatory lung diseases (asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis). Tetracycline is often an alternative prescription drug for people who are allergic to penicillin. Most people can take this antibiotic without risk of serious side effects. However, it is not suitable antibiotic treatment for children and pregnant women. Tetracycline (generic Sumycin) If you need to order Tetracycline without a prescription from you doctor you can request the medication via online US service MPLLC.
Drug Information
What are the benefits? It is effective medication against a broad range of bacterial pathogens. It causes few side effects and is generally well tolerated. When it comes to cost, it is one of the oldest drugs and therefore very inexpensive. What are the drawbacks? Tetracycline should not be used during the last half of pregnancy or in children under the age of 8. It may damage developing teeth and cause permanent discoloration. The medication may cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight). Avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight or tanning lamps, use sunscreens, and wear protective clothing to avoid photosensitivity reactions. Often causes gastrointestinal side effects. Inactivated by antacids and over-the-counter heartburn medicines. Take 2 h before or after antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, preparations containing iron or zinc, and other dairy products. How does Tetracycline work? Tetracycline interferes with bacterial protein synthesis. It is bacterioststic and has broad spectrum of action. It blocks the binding to aminoacyl transfer RNA to messenger RNA. It has some immunomodulatory actions and is anti-inflammatory affecting the lymphocyte function, as well as neutrophil chemotaxis. It inhibits lipase and collagenase. Tetracycline dosage It is recommended to take Tetracycline without food and dairy products, because food may decrease the absorption of the drug. To reduce the risk of esophageal irritation or ulceration take prescribed dose with a full glass of water. Always check you Tetracycline prescription for the correct dosage. The doctor may adjust your dose on the basis of the condition to be treated, your age, and risk factors such as kidney problems. For most infections, the usual daily dose is 1 to 2 grams divided into 2 or 4 equal doses, depending on severity. You should use Tetracycline for at least 24 to 48 hours after symptoms and fever have subsided. For a streptococcal infection, doses should be taken for at least 10 days. Brucellosis: The usual dose is 500 mg 4 times daily for 3 weeks; the drug should be accompanied by streptomycin. Syphilis: You should take a total of 30 to 40 grams, divided into equal doses over a period of 10 to 15 days. Gonorrhea: People allergic to penicillin can take tetracycline, starting with 1.5 grams, followed by 0.5 gram every 6 hours for 4 days, to a total dosage of 9 grams. Chlamydia trachomatis infections: The usual dose is 500 mg, 4 times a day, for at least 7 days. For children 8 years of age and older the usual daily dose is 10 to 20 mg per pound of body weight divided into 2 or 4 equal doses. You can also order other tetracycline antibiotics such as Doxycycline and Minocycline. Unlike tetracycline these medications can be taken without regard to food. |
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