Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml belongs to the class of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites. It is used to treat respiratory tract infections (influenza, pneumonia), genitourinary infections (syphilis, gonorrhoea), anthrax infection, sinuses, eye, and skin infections. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off-label, usage includes the prevention of malaria and the treatment of acne.

FAQs

How does Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml work?

Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml helps treat bacterial infections.

Can I stop taking Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml if I feel better?

No, Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is necessary; otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form and will also become difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.

What should I avoid while taking Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml?

If you are taking Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml, avoid taking antacids containing aluminium, calcium or magnesium or other drugs containing these cations; oral zinc, iron salts or bismuth preparations within 2 hours of consumption of Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml as they may affect the absorption of Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml as they may also impair the absorption of Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml.

Does Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml cause teeth staining?

Use of Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age.

Does Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml increase skin sensitivity?

Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. So, apply sunscreen while going out and wear protective clothing and sunglasses. Avoid prolonged and unnecessary exposure to sunlight.

Does Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml affect efficacy of birth control pills?

Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml may lower the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, rings, patches, or injections. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns, your doctor may advise regarding other forms of contraception.

Does Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml prevent malarial infection?

Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml does not completely prevent malaria caused by P. falciparum as Venucyclin 100 mg Injection 10 ml is given as a prophylactic regimen (protection) whenever anyone enters a malaria-prone area.