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Achromycin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Achromycin safe for pregnant women?
Achromycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Achromycin safe during breastfeeding?
Achromycin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Achromycin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Achromycin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Achromycin on the Liver?
Achromycin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Achromycin on the Heart?
Achromycin is not harmful for the heart.
Achromycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Achromycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Achromycin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Achromycin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Achromycin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Achromycin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Achromycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Achromycin
Taking Achromycin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Achromycin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Achromycin with alcohol.
Yes, Achromycin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. It is generally found to be very effective against bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae which cause this infection. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Yes, Achromycin can be prescribed for pneumonia. The most common cause of pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria and Achromycin is often prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Achromycin may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive diarrhea after taking this drug then please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Achromycin can be used to treat urinary tract infection. It is effective against the bacteria which causes urinary tract infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for urinary tract infection.
Achromycin contains tetracycline which works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis. The absence of these proteins results in stunned bacterial growth due to which bacteria is not able to survive. In this way, Achromycin kills bacteria and treats the infection.
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