Hostacycline 500 Mg

Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

What Is The Generic Name For Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

Tetracycline is the generic version for Hostacycline

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Hostacycline 500 mg (Tetracycline)

• Sumycin

About Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

Hostacycline 500 mg contains an active ingredient Tetracycline 500 mg, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Leading online drugstores, pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores will have Hostacycline but you can buy it on doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer

Sanofi (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Hostacycline 500 mg.

Strength

Hostacycline 500 mg contains Tetracycline 500 mg per tablet which may be available in different substitutes and may be other strengths at any of the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

Hostacycline 500 mg is used in Bacterial Infections like:

• Cholera
• Chlamydia Infection
• Brucellosis
• Rickettsial Infection
• Respiratory tract infection like bronchitis or pneumonia
• Skin and soft tissue infection
• Urinary tract infection and other infections

How Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline) Works

Tetracycline (an antibiotic) in Hostacycline inhibits bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins which are very important and required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Before You Use Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Tetracycline
• Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Supplements, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

• Avoid taking alcohol
• Avoid taking Antacids, Calcium, and Iron 2 hr before and 6 hrs. after taking it
• Strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

You should not take Hostacycline 500 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Appear to have skin rashes and itching, swelling of face and mouth, difficulty in breathing while taking it
• Have severe Liver and Kidney Dysfunction
• Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding women

Tell Your Doctor If You

• Are Hypersensitive to it
• Are having any liver/ Kidney disease
• Appear to have Skin rashes and itching, swelling on face and mouth, and difficulty in breathing while taking it
• Are suffering from Diarrhea or loose bowel movement while taking this medicine
• Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding women
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

Dosage

Hostacycline 500 mg is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is a prescription only drug and you should follow your doctor’s instructions for the frequency, duration and the dosage of the medicine because age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Hostacycline 500 mg at a fixed time, with food to avoid stomach upset. You are advised to complete the course even if you are feeling better.

How Much Of The Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline) to Be Used

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Hostacycline 500 mg. Usually, dose may vary depending upon the condition of the patient.

How To Take The Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it. Take the tablet at fixed time with food and plenty of fluids to avoid Stomach Upset and Acid Reflux.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

Patients are always advised to take Hostacycline as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended but you should always finish your basic course of antibiotics.

Overdose

Call your doctor or reach nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms

Missed Dose

A missed dose of Hostacycline 500 mg must be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Hostacycline 500 Mg (Tetracycline)

• Nausea/Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Increased Sensitivity towards Sunlight
• Headache
• Loss of Appetite
• Skin Rash
• Itching on Genital and Rectal Areas
• Abdominal Pain
• Yellowing of Teeth
• Mouth Ulcer

What Are The Common Drug Interactions

Hostacycline 500 mg may interact with other medicines you are already taking and these interactions may produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always inform your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Warfarin
• Ethinyl Estradiol
• Cholera Vaccine
• Digoxin
• Calcium Gluconate

It may interact with diseased condition like:

• Colitis

Warning And Precaution

Hostacycline 500 mg should be used very cautiously in patients having:

• Allergy/ Hypersensitivity
• Liver Dysfunction
• Drug-Resistance
• Use in Children
• Photosensitivity
• It is not recommended in pregnant and breastfeeding women

Things To Remember

• Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid stomach upset and acid reflux.
• Keep out of reach of children
• Ask your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the tablet

Indications

Do not stop taking Hostacycline 500 mg in between the course until recommended by your physician

Storage

Store the Hostacycline 500 mg at room temperature in clean and dry place. Make sure that the tablets are not damaged.