Antibiotics Articles A-Z
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Tetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. This eMedTV page covers the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and what to tell your healthcare provider before taking it.
For treating moderate to severe acne, the tetracycline dosage is 125 mg to 500 mg twice daily. This page on the eMedTV Web site also discusses tetracycline dosing for Helicobacter pylori infections and most types of common bacterial infections.
Tetracycline Drug Interactions
Barbiturates and digoxin are among the drugs that can possibly interact with tetracycline. This eMedTV page describes how tetracycline drug interactions can change how your body metabolizes the drugs or contribute to kidney damage, among other things.
This eMedTV page covers the effects of tetracycline for acne treatment, noting in particular that the antibiotic is licensed to treat moderate-to-severe acne, but isn't recommended for other types. This page also lists common tetracycline dosages.
Tetracycline Precautions and Warnings
Severe diarrhea may occur in some people on tetracycline. This eMedTV page lists other tetracycline precautions and warnings, such as possible drug interactions and the safety of taking this drug if you are nursing or have kidney disease or failure.
A few common tetracycline side effects include nausea, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. This eMedTV page also lists rare side effects of tetracycline like anemia and ulcers of the esophagus, as well as serious side effects such as stomach cramps.
Tetracycline uses include treating bacterial infections, Helicobacter pylori infections, and acne. This eMedTV page explains that the antibiotic has no universally recognized off-label uses and shouldn't be used in children less than eight years old.
Tetracycline is a prescription drug licensed for the treatment of various types of infections. This eMedTV segment explains how the drug kills bacteria and lists some of its potential side effects. Tetracyklin is a common misspelling of tetracycline.
A healthcare provider may prescribe an antibiotic like tetracycline to treat a bacterial infection. This eMedTV resource further explains what tetracycline is used for and describes how it works. Tetracyline is a common misspelling of tetracycline.
This eMedTV Web page covers tetracycline, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, acne, and Helicobacter pylori infections. This page lists some specific uses and general dosing tips. Tetrecycline is a common misspelling of tetracycline.
Vibramycin is a type of antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain types of bacterial infections. This eMedTV Web segment briefly describes how Vibramycin works and describes possible side effects. Vibramicin is a common misspelling of Vibramycin.
Vibramycin is a prescription medication used to treat or prevent a variety of bacterial infections. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this drug, including information on how this antibiotic works, its uses, possible side effects, and more.
For bacterial infections, a doctor may prescribe 1 or 2, 100 mg Vibramycin capsules a day for 7 to 14 days. This eMedTV Web segment offers a brief overview of Vibramycin dosing guidelines, including tips on when and how to use this antibiotic.
If you have acne or certain bacterial infections, a doctor may prescribe 50 mg Vibramycin capsules. This eMedTV article further discusses Vibramycin dosing guidelines and provides some tips on when and how to use this antibiotic.
Vibramycin Antibiotic Information
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the antibiotic Vibramycin. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, and possible drug interactions.
If you have a bacterial infection, you may be prescribed Vibramycin. This eMedTV page offers more detail on the antibiotic capsules, including other possible uses of Vibramycin, how this drug works, available strengths, and possible side effects.
If your doctor prescribes Vibramycin, a typical dose ranges between 100 mg to 200 mg once or twice daily. This eMedTV Web article takes a closer look at general dosing guidelines for Vibramycin and offers tips for when and how to use this antibiotic.
When Vibramycin is taken with certain medications, interactions sometimes occur. This eMedTV Web resource provides a list of medications that may cause negative interactions with Vibramycin and describes the complications these interactions may cause.
Some of the common side effects of Vibramycin include nausea, diarrhea, and yeast infections. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects, including more serious problems, such as bloody stools, difficulty breathing, and fever.
A doctor may prescribe Vibramycin to treat or prevent a variety of bacterial infections. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at the uses of Vibramycin, including possible off-label uses, its use in children, and how the antibiotic works.
Vibramycin Warnings and Precautions
Vibramycin may not be safe for people who have kidney disease or liver disease. This eMedTV segment offers important warnings and precautions to be aware of before using Vibramycin, including details on who should not take this drug.
What Is Amoxicillin Prescribed For?
This eMedTV Web resource explains that amoxicillin is licensed to treat several conditions, such as ear infections, nose infections, strep throat, and gonorrhea, to name a few. This page takes a closer look at the many uses of amoxicillin.
What Is Augmentin Prescribed For?
As this segment from the eMedTV Web archives explains, Augmentin is prescribed for treating various types of bacterial infections, including ear infections, sinus infections, and pneumonia. A link to more information is also included.
What Is Bactrim Prescribed For?
This eMedTV page explains that Bactrim is an antibiotic that is approved to treat several infections, such as ear infections, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. This page further discusses the uses of Bactrim.
What Is Cephalexin Prescribed For?
As this eMedTV article explains, cephalexin is often prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections (such as sinus infections or urinary tract infections). It can also be used to prevent heart valve infections.
