Tetlin 500 MG Capsule
Tetlin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat the infections caused by bacteria. It helps in curing the infections that affect the skin, urinary tract, intestines, genitals, respiratory tract, lymph nodes and various other parts of the body.
The medicine should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Take it about an hour or 2 after you take your meal. The drug should not be consumed with milk or any dairy products as your body might face difficulty to this drug.
Children below the age of 8 years should not consume this medicine. Pregnant women should discuss the pros and cons of taking this drug with their doctor. This is because the drug can be harmful for the fetus.
Lactating mothers should also take their doctor's advice before using this drug. A few side effects of the drug that you may experience are anaemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anaemia.
This drug is used to treat the following problems:
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Skin Infection
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Bacterial Infections
A patient can suffer from the following side effects:
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Hypersensitivity
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Angioedema
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Urticaria
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Headache
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Visual Disturbances
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How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 hours. -
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 3 hours. -
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. -
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency have been reported. -
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tetlin 500 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Zydus Cadila
- Sanofi India Ltd
- Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
- Cipla Ltd
- Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Missed Dose instructions
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose. -
Overdose instructions
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
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India
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United States
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Japan
This drug belongs to the class tetracyclines. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria by inhibiting the protein synthesis by acting on 30S ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria.
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption. -
Interaction with Lab Test
Lab
Information not available. -
Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This drug interacts with the drugs containing salts of iron, calcium, aluminium, magnesium, bismuth and zinc. -
Interaction with Food
Iron and calcium suppliments
This medicine is not recommended to take with iron and calcium preparations due to the decrease in the absorption. The minimum time gap of 3 hours should be maintained for a better absorption.Food
Do not consume milk products while using this drug. -
Interaction with Disease
Disease
Do not use this drug if you are suffering from chronic renal/hepatic dysfunction or renal impairment.
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