tetracycline
Sign in to saveTetracycline, sold under various brand names, is an antibiotic in the tetracyclines family of medications, used to treat a number of infections, including acne, cholera, brucellosis, plague, malaria, and syphilis. It is available in oral and topical formulations.
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Tetracycline is an antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of infections, ranging from common skin conditions like acne to more serious diseases such as plague and malaria. It belongs to a family of antibiotics called tetracyclines and comes in forms you can take by mouth or apply directly to your skin.
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Tetracycline, sold under various brand names, is an antibiotic in the tetracyclines family of medications, used to treat a number of infections, including acne, cholera, brucellosis, plague, malaria, and syphilis. It is available in oral and topical formulations.
Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and loss of appetite. Other side effects include poor tooth development if used by children less than eight years of age, kidney problems, and sunburning easily. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria.
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