Medicine details

ImageTitacin 500
NameTitacin 500
DosageCapsule
Generic NameTetracycline Hydrochloride
Classes Antiinfective Agent
Antibiotic
Tetracycline
Diseases Acne
Infectious Disease
Pneumonia
RTI (Respiratory Tract Infection)
Stomach Ulcer
CompanySupreme Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength500 mg
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack100
Price per pack200.00
Cost per pack176.00
Package unit10 caps strip
Price per unit2.00
Cost per unit1.76
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Tetracycline Hydrochloride

Tetracycline is a broad spectrum antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping their protein synthesis. It does so by binding to the 30s subunit of the ribosome.

Tetracycline is indicated for the following infections-

Tetracycline is usually used orally by adults in amounts of 1-2 g per day, divided into 2-4 doses. Tetracycline oral dosage for children above the age of 8 years is 25-50 mg/kg per day, divided into 2-4 doses.

Tetracycline has the following side effects-

Tetracycline should not be prescribed to patients with impaired hepatic function. Taking expired tetracycline can cause hepatic failure.

Contraindication

Tetracycline is contraindicated in patients who were previously hypersensitive to tetracycline.

Tetracycline should not be taken with milk, antacids or mineral supplements.

Tetracycline is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. Children under 12 years should not be prescribed tetracycline.