Generic for Sumycin for Bacterial infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Tetracycline

Category - Antibiotic medication

Indications

Bacterial infections.
Generic Sumycin is indicated to treat many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear and urinary tract. Tetracycline (generic Sumycin) is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Generic for Sumycin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Sumycin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Sumycin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Kidney disease
Liver disease
Other chronic illness.

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Sumycin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antacids
Calcium salts
Cholestyramine
Colestipol
Digoxin
Ferrous sulfate
Magnesium salts
Methoxyflurane
Other antibiotic medicines
Sodium bicarbonate
Vitamin A
Warfarin
Zinc salts

Generic for Sumycin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSumycin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Sumycin for bacterial infections is 1 to 2 grams divided into 2 or 4 equal doses, depending on severity for most of the infections.

Generic for Sumycin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Sumycin side Effects include dark yellow or brown urine, decrease in the amount of urine, difficulty breathing, fever, headache and increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Sumycin.

Generic for Sumycin and Pregnancy

Generic Sumycin being an antibiotics can have toxic effects on development of bone in the fetus. Therefore, it is not recommended during pregnancy unless there is no other appropriate antibiotic.

Generic for Sumycin and Breastfeeding

Generic Sumycin is secreted into breast milk. Since tetracyclines can cause decreased development of bone, the use of tetracycline in nursing mothers is of concern. The physician must decide whether to avoid nursing during treatment or to use a different antibiotic.

Generic for Sumycin and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Sumycin in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Sumycin and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Sumycin in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Sumycin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.