Tetracycline, eye ointment 1% 5 g

Antimicrobial, antibacterial (bacteriostatic).

Disrupts formation of the complex between transport RNA and ribosome, which leads to disruption of protein synthesis. It is characterized by a broad spectrum of action. It is active against the majority of Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms, acts against spirochaetes, leptospira, rickettsiae, large viruses.

It penetrates well into various organs and tissues as well as biological fluids: bile, synovial, ascitic, cerebrospinal fluid, selectively accumulates in bones, liver, spleen, tumors, teeth.

Passes through the placenta and into the breast milk. It is not metabolized. It is excreted by the kidneys and with the bile.

Indications

Eye Infections, Eye Barley, Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis, Inflammatory Eye Diseases

Actinomycosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, brucellosis, conjunctivitis, urinary tract infections, gingivitis, stomatitis, otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, psittacosis, rocky mountain fever, Q fever, syphilis, trachoma, dysentery, angina, whooping cough, scarlet fever, gonorrhea, tularemia, typhoid, bacterial endocarditis, purulent meningitis, cholecystitis, skin and soft tissue infections.

Active ingredient

Tetracycline

Composition

1 g of ointment contains:

How to take, the dosage

Intraconjunctival, 3-5 times a day.

Interaction

Antacids, salts of calcium, magnesium, iron, cholestyramine – reduce absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

Decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and increases the risk of uterine bleeding, reduces the activity of bactericidal drugs.

Increases nephrotoxicity of methoxyflurane.

The risk of intracranial hypertension increases when used together with vitamin A.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, liver and kidney function disorders, pregnancy, breast-feeding (stop breast-feeding during treatment), children (under 8 years).

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Side effects

Dyspeptic phenomena, liver and kidney damage, pancreatitis, dizziness, photophobia, unsteady gait, pigmentation of skin, mucous membranes, dental enamel in children, increased intracranial pressure, dysbiosis, hypovitaminosis, photosensitization, allergic reactions.

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Similarities

Tetracycline, Tetracycline ointment