demeclocycline hydrochloride
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Definition
- Noun:
- A tetracycline antibiotic: Demeclocycline hydrochloride is a specific type of antibacterial medication belonging to the tetracycline class. It is used to treat various infections caused by susceptible bacteria and other microorganisms.
Usage
- Demeclocycline hydrochloride is prescribed by a doctor to fight infections.
- This medication is typically taken orally in tablet or capsule form.
- It is important to complete the full course of demeclocycline hydrochloride even if symptoms improve.
Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed demeclocycline hydrochloride for the patient's bacterial infection.
- Demeclocycline hydrochloride can be effective against certain rickettsial diseases.
Advanced Usage
- "Resistance to demeclocycline hydrochloride": Refers to when bacteria are no longer killed or inhibited by this antibiotic.
- Overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistance to drugs like demeclocycline hydrochloride.
Variants and Related Words
- Declomycin (n): A common brand name for demeclocycline hydrochloride.
- Declomycin is another name for the antibiotic demeclocycline hydrochloride.
- Tetracycline (n): The broader class of antibiotics to which demeclocycline belongs.
- Demeclocycline hydrochloride is a type of tetracycline antibiotic.
Synonyms
- Antibacterial agent: A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
- Antibiotic: A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
Notes
- Demeclocycline hydrochloride may cause sensitivity to sunlight. Patients are often advised to avoid prolonged sun exposure while taking it.
- This drug is not typically used for viral infections like the common cold or flu.
Noun
- tetracycline antibacterial (trade name Declomycin) effective in the treatment of some bacterial and rickettsial and other infections