ANTIBIOTIC
DRUGS INFORMATION Tetracycline Drug Info
Tetracycline Drug Info
Generic Name: Tetracycline Capsules and Tablets (tet-ra-SYE-kleen)
Brand Name: Sumycin
Tetracycline is used for:
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.
Tetracycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by
slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria by interfering
with the production of proteins needed by the bacteria
to grow. Slowing the bacteria's growth allows the body's
defense mechanisms to destroy them.
Do NOT use Tetracycline if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Tetracycline
or other tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline)
you are taking acitretin or methoxyflurane
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away
if any of these apply to you.
