tetracycline
Last reviewed 01/2018
Cautions include:
- breast-feeding
- hepatic impairment - avoid intravenous use
- may cause photosensitivity
- renal impairment
Contra-indications:
- AVOID IN CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE
- pregnancy
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- porphyria
- severe renal impairment
Routes of administration:
- oral
- tablets
- capsules
- syrup
- i.m. injection
- i.v. infusion
NB. The absorption of tetracycline is decreased by milk, antacids and calcium, iron and magnesium salts. In order to ensure adequate absorption tetracycline should be taken before food.