Consuming alcohol with Decacycline does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Decacycline 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 some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Decacycline is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use of Decacycline is not harmful in short-term because milk levels are low. Prolonged or repeated use may cause staining of babies dental enamel or bone deposition of Decacycline.
SAFE
Decacycline does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Decacycline should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decacycline may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Decacycline is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Decacycline should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decacycline may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Decacycline 250mg Capsule
Introduction
Decacycline is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
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Uses of Decacycline
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Decacycline
Common
Photosensitivity
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Decacycline
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Decacycline is to be taken empty stomach.
How Decacycline works
Decacycline is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Decacycline 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...
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Do not take antacids or medicines containing zinc or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Decacycline.
Discontinue Decacycline and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in ...
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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...
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It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Decacycline affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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 ta...
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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.
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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
Tetracycline exhibits its bacteriostatic action by reversibly binding to the 30S subunits of the ribosome, thus preventing protein synthesis and arres...
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Precaution
Patient w/ pre-existing SLE, myasthenia gravis. Hepatic and mild to moderate renal impairment. Pregnancy. Patient Counselling Avoid direct exposure to...
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Side Effect
>10%
Discoloration of teeth and enamel hypoplasia (young children)
1-10%
Diarrhea,Nausea,Photosensitivity
<1%
Anorexia,Abdominal cramps,Antib...
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Interaction
Impaired absorption w/ antacids containing divalent and trivalent cations (e.g. Al, Ca, Mg), Fe, Zn and Na bicarbonate preparations, kaolin-pectin, bi...
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