Demeclocycline hydrochloride: Difference between revisions
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'''Demeclocycline''' is a [[tetracycline antibiotic]] derived from a strain of ''[[Streptomyces aureofaciens]]''.<ref>{{DorlandsDict|three/000028168|demeclocycline}}</ref> | |||
It is officially indicated for the treatment of various types of [[bacteria]]l [[infection]]s.<ref name="urlDailyMed: About DailyMed">{{cite web |url=http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=673 |title=DailyMed: About DailyMed |format= |work= |accessdate=2008-12-20}}</ref> It is used as an antibiotic in the treatment of [[Lyme disease]], [[Acne vulgaris|acne]], and [[bronchitis]].{{Fact|date=December 2008}} Resistance, though, is gradually becoming more common, and demeclocycline is now rarely used for infections. | |||
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| DEMECLOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE® FDA Package Insert |
| Description |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
| Microbiology |
| Indications and Usage |
| Contraindications |
| Warnings and Precautions |
| Adverse Reactions |
| Drug Interactions |
| Overdosage |
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Overview
Demeclocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic derived from a strain of Streptomyces aureofaciens.[1]
It is officially indicated for the treatment of various types of bacterial infections.[2] It is used as an antibiotic in the treatment of Lyme disease, acne, and bronchitis.[citation needed] Resistance, though, is gradually becoming more common, and demeclocycline is now rarely used for infections.
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US Brand Names
DEMECLOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE®
FDA Package Insert
Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Overdosage | Clinical Studies | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages
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References
- ↑ Template:DorlandsDict
- ↑ "DailyMed: About DailyMed". Retrieved 2008-12-20.