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Composition :

TETRACYCLINE-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule belongs to the 'antibiotics' class, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule contains 'Tetracycline' a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Like all medicines, Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, and rectal discomfort. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule or any of its components. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule . Avoid taking alcohol while using Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule since it may worsen the side effects. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule can make you feel dizzy, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. 

Uses of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule

Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not take Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule immediately before bed.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it one hour before or two hours after meals, followed by a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Liquid: Shake the bottle before you measure a dose. Make sure to use a dose-measuring device and take it in the dose suggested by the doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule contains 'Tetracycline,' a broad-spectrum antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Tetracycline effectively treats acne, pneumonia, bronchitis, whooping cough, conjunctivitis, Q fever or tick fever (bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected ticks), brucellosis (infection spread from animals), and psittacosis (infections spread from birds). It is also used to treat leptospirosis (an infection spread through the urine of animals), gas-gangrene (infection in injury or surgery wound), tetanus (bacterial infection affecting nerves), cholera, and sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. It also treats stomach ulcers when used in combination with other anti-ulcer drugs. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids (containing magnesium and aluminium), and laxatives may bind to Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its absorption and efficiency. Hence maintain at least 2 hours between intake of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule and other medications. Please undergo an examination to rule out CDAD's chances if you experience diarrhoea following Tetracycline therapy. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule . Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule causes dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. Prolonged use of tetracycline in children during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TetracyclineTretinoin
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TetracyclineAcitretin
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TetracyclineTretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Tretinoin with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri(caused by increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TetracyclineAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule can increase the risk and severity of pseudotumor cerebri (caused by increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TetracyclineMagnesium carbonate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule:
Taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule with Magnesium carbonate may reduce the blood levels and effectiveness of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule and magnesium carbonate together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule . 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule in fighting off infections.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections. 

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FAQs

The Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule contains Tetracycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against various bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative. It works by preventing the protein synthesis process required for the survival or growth of the bacteria. As a result, it prevents bacterial growth and stops the spread of the infection.

A Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver or kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), swallowing problems, and oesophagus diseases like hiatal hernia (stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and reflux.

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Take this medication 2-3 hours before or after taking iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives since these products prevent the absorption of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule . It is also advised to avoid dairy products like milk, yoghurt, and calcium-enriched juice.

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule may induce photosensitivity and makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. Hence it is advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule . It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.

It is best to not eat food for at least 2 hours after taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule . Consuming food may decrease the absorption of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule . However, if you notice any upset stomach while using this medication, you can take Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule with food. But avoiding milk and milk products will help.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMOXICILLIN
  • WARFARIN
  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • ATOVAQUONE
  • IRON
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule . 
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like Tetracycline. Please see your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness. 

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