Achromycin - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

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What is achromycin used for?

Achromycin is used for the treatment of infections caused by the following: Richettsiae (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsial pox, tick fever), Borrelia recurrentis.

What is achromycin V (tetracycline HCl capsules) used for?

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Achromycin V (Tetracycline HCl Capsules, USP) and other antibacterial drugs, Achromycin V (Tetracycline HCl Capsules, USP) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Is achromycin V a good treatment for acne?

Achromycin V (Tetracycline HCl Capsules, USP) therapy of acne should augment the other standard measures known to be of value. Duration of long-term treatment which can safely be recommended has not been established (see WARNINGS and Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility ). Concomitant Therapy

Can achromycin V be used with penicillin?

Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable to avoid giving Achromycin V (Tetracycline HCl Capsules, USP) in conjunction with penicillin or other bactericidal antibiotics.

What are the side effects of achromycin V?

Metabolic side effects have included azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and metabolic acidosis. Increases in serum BUN levels may occur as a result of the anti-anabolic action of tetracycline (the active ingredient contained in Achromycin V) and not necessarily indicate renal disease.

Can I report side effects of achromycin V (tetracycline)?

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA. Learn about the side effects of Achromycin V (tetracycline), from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals.

What Is Achromycin

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