Demeclocycline is a drug is known as an antibiotic. It is said to inhibit protein synthesis in bacterial cells by binding with the 30S and possibly the 50S ribosomes. It acts on the cell membrane of bacteria and may also inhibit the action of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in patients with chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH).
Demeclocycline is used to treat infections such as atypical pneumonia. It is also used to treat chronic hyponatraemia associated with SIADH
Demeclocycline should not be given to children below 12 years of age. It should also not be given to people with allergy to demeclocycline or other tetracyclines, as well as those who are breastfeeding and those who are using methoxyflurane.
Demeclocycline may give rise to the following side effects:
Precautions
Extra caution should be given in people with the following medical conditions:
Interactions:
Demeclocycline can interact with the following medicines:
If you think you may have overdosed with Demeclocycline, seek medical help immediately.
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