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Sumycin (Tetracycline) is a broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces bacterium, indicated for use against many bacterial infections. It is commonly used to treat acne. It is sold under the brand names Sumycin, Terramycin, Tetracyn, and Panmycin, among others. Actisite is a thread-like fiber form, used in dental applications. It is also used to produce several semi-synthetic derivatives, which together are known as the Sumycin (Tetracycline) antibiotic group.
It works by inhibiting action of the prokaryotic 30S ribosome, by binding aminoacyl-tRNA.
Toxicity may be result of inactivation of mitochondrial 30S ribosomes in host cells.
Are as those of the Sumycin (Tetracycline) antibiotics group:
- Can stain developing teeth (even when taken by the mother during pregnancy)
- Inactivated by Ca2+ ion, not advised to be taken with milk or yogurt
- Inactivated by aluminium, iron and zinc, not to be taken at the same time as indigestion remedies
- Inactivated by common antacids and over the counter heart burn medicines.
- Skin photosensitivity, not advised to be exposed to the Sun or intense light
- Drug-induced lupus, and hepatitis
- Tinnitus
- When used for acne vulgaris, skin can be extremely dry and flaky if overused
- May interfere with methotrexate by displacing it from the various protein binding sites.
Sumycin (Tetracycline)'s primary use is for the treatment of acne vulgaris and rosacea.
It is also used to treat a very wide range of infections; see Sumycin (Tetracycline) antibiotics for details.
What is the shelf life of the pills?
- The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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