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Tetracycline

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Cautions include:

  • breast-feeding
  • hepatic impairment - avoid intravenous use
  • may cause photosensitivity
  • renal impairment

Contra-indications:

  • AVOID IN CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE
  • pregnancy
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • porphyria
  • severe renal impairment

Routes of administration:

  • oral
    • tablets
    • capsules
    • syrup
  • i.m. injection
  • i.v. infusion

NB. The absorption of tetracycline is decreased by milk, antacids and calcium, iron and magnesium salts. In order to ensure adequate absorption tetracycline should be taken before food.


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