Definition

1. 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

1. tetracycline antibacterial (trade name Declomycin) effective in the treatment of some bacterial and rickettsial and other infections