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Tetracycline

Drug class: Tetracycline-class Antimicrobial

Prescription only

Available as: oral, topical

What is tetracycline used for?

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of tetracycline hydrochloride and other antibacterial drugs, tetracycline hydrochloride should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Tetracycline is indicated in the treatment of infe…

Tetracycline price

Generic: From $0.25 each, about $7.42 for 30 (250 mg capsule).

Brand: No brand price listed.

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