Tetracycline is a potent prescription antibiotic intended for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. Viral infections as flu or cold will not be treated with the help of this drug. Take the entire amount of tetracycline you have to make sure your infection is treated and there is no chance of a relapse occurring. If you have accidentally taken too much of this drug seek emergency medical assistance. The symptoms of an overdose can include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. If you experience hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your tongue and lips or throat get emergency medical help as these may be the signs of an allergic reaction. Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and trouble swallowing are the most typical mild side effects of tetracycline. These are most likely to go away without your doctor’s interference. However, if these side effects worsen over time or change in intensity make sure you call your health care provider for professional advice.
More serous side effects that you need to report to your health care provider include unusual weakness, confusion, flu-like symptoms, severe headache, easy bruising and bleeding, yellowing of the sin, paleness, blurred vision and urinating less than usual. Even if someone has the same condition as you do, sharing your medicine with them is not recommended. It’s very important for every patient to observe the dose recommended, as it is based on the doctor’s assessment of their health condition, with all the drugs they are taking being considered. Someone whose health condition is not known must not be given tetracycline to prevent dangerous health effects from taking place. Taking expired tetracycline can damage your kidneys, so make sure you throw away the drug that has expired.
Brand names: Brodspec, Emtet-500, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, Apo-Tetra, Nu-Tetra, Tetracyn, Terramycin
