What is acromycin?
Acromycin® is the brand nameof a broad-spectrum antibiotic medicinethat uses tetracycline as the active ingredient, which belongs to the line of medicines calledtetracyclines with an effect on infections in the body caused by bacteria.
To highlight: This pharmaceutical product is produced by the company namedPFIZER, S.A. de C.V. (1)
What is acromycin for?
- Thanks to its mechanism of action, acromicin® with bacteriostatic property exerts its antimicrobial effect byinhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, preventing their growth and proliferation. This actionfavors the elimination of infectionscaused bygram-negative and gram-positivemicroorganisms. (2)
- It is used to treat:
- Typhos group fever, Q fever, Rocky Mountain spottedfevercaused byRickettsia.
- Psittacosis, lymphogranuloma venereum, trachoma, inclusion conjunctivitisand ornithosis caused byChlamydia spp.
- Chancroid caused byHaemophilus ducreyi.
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- Other infections caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, Borrelia recurrentis, Streptococcus spp., Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Enterobacter aerogenes among others that affect organs such as the eyes , skin , Digestive System and genital system.
Dosage and routes of administration of achromycin
The presentation of acromycin® is in 250 mg tablets,which contain tetracycline hydrochloride. The route of administrationis oral and the dosage as a reference can be as follows:
- Adults: A dose of 1 g to 2 g divided into two or four equal doses, according to medical recommendation.
- Children over 8 years of age: A dose of 25 mg to 50 mg/kg of weight divided into 2 to 4 equal doses.
Side Effects of Achromycin
Clinical data indicate that treatment with acromycin® may cause, in a certain patient population , some of the following adverse effects:
- Possible allergic reactions to contact with any component of the formula.
- Anorexia, nausea, vomiting , diarrhea .
- Glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis, pancreatitis, inflammatory lesions in the anogenital region.
- Increased liver enzymes, hepatic failure.
- Esophagitis and esophageal ulceration.
- Erythematous and maculopapular rash, exfoliative dermatitis and drug eruption.
- Problems with acute kidney failure.
- Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and eosinophilia.
- Dizziness, tinnitus, visual disturbances, headache.
- Erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome .
Important: If any of these symptoms or another that is not on the list appear during treatment with this drug, please stop using it and consult your doctor .
Contraindications and warnings of achromycin
The use of acromycin® is contraindicated in any of the following circumstances:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the formula’s components.
- In children under 8 years of age.
- During the pregnancy period.
- During breastfeeding .
Highlights: Provide all information about your health history to your doctor, before starting treatment with this drug.
Avoid it if you have:
- History of hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Warnings:
- Products such as acromycin® must be administered with a prescription or prescription.
- Follow your doctor’s directions while using this medication.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose to avoid toxic reactions.
- In patients with renal insufficiency it is recommended to adjust the dose.
- Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
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