A Tetra500mg
Tablet
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with A Tetra does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR A Tetra is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in s... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED A Tetra is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | SAFE A Tetra does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION A Tetra should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of A Tetra may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION A Tetra should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of A Tetra may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
A Tetra is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes,... View More
Uses of A Tetra
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of A Tetra
- Photosensitivity
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use A Tetra
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. A Tetra is to be taken empty stomach.
How A Tetra works
A Tetra is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
- Your doctor has prescribed A Tetra to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder ... View More
- Do not take antacids or medicines containing zinc or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking A Tetra.
- Discontinue A Tetra and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how A Tetra affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Indication
Acne, Lyme disease, Uncomplicated gonorrhea, Syphilis, Psittacosis, Q fever, Pleural effusions, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lymphogranuloma venereum, ... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals w/ a full glass of water, in upright position. May be take... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 250-500 mg 6 hrly. Max: 4 g/day. Acne Adult: 250-500 mg daily, in divided doses, for at least 3 mth. Syphi... View More
Child Dose
Oral Children : <8 years: Not recommended >8 y: 25–50 mg/kg/day q6h not to exceed 3 g/day
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl 50-80 mL/min: Dose frequency q8-12hr CrCl 10-50 mL/min: Dose frequency q12-24hr CrCl <10 mL/min: Dose frequency q24hr
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; pregnancy, lactation, children; renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Tetracycline exhibits its bacteriostatic action by reversibly binding to the 30S subunits of the ribosome, thus preventing protein synthesis and arresti... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ pre-existing SLE, myasthenia gravis. Hepatic and mild to moderate renal impairment. Pregnancy. Patient Counselling Avoid direct exposure to s... View More
Side Effect
>10% Discoloration of teeth and enamel hypoplasia (young children) 1-10% Diarrhea,Nausea,Photosensitivity <1% Anorexia,Abdominal cramps,Antibio... View More
Interaction
Impaired absorption w/ antacids containing divalent and trivalent cations (e.g. Al, Ca, Mg), Fe, Zn and Na bicarbonate preparations, kaolin-pectin, bism... View More
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