Tétracycline

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chemical structure of tétracycline. The name is obviously derived from the structure of the molecule.

tétracycline is one produced by one bacterium kind Streptomyces. It is indicated against a number of bacterial infections. It is also available like laurylsulfate (Tetralysal®), etc. Is also used it to produce many semi-synthetic derivatives, them or tétracyclines (in the plural!).

Synopsis

History

Mechanism and resistance

Counter-indications

The tétracycline being a colouring powerful yellow, it is fixed on the bones and the teeth in formation. This is why is contra-indicated in the pregnant women and the young children.

Lymécycline

One calls lymécycline laurylsulfate of tétracycline

Code ATC

  • general use: J01AA07
  • room (oral):

Card-index

Image:mortier.gifTétracycline and its saltsImage:mortier.gif
Commercial names:
? Lymécycline = laurylsulfate of tétracycline:
  • Tetralysal® (Belgium, France)

    ? tétracycline bases: in France, it is present only in one association (vaginal use)
  • Classify:
    Under class: Cycline


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