Tetracyclines are medicines that kill certain infection-causing
micro-organisms.
Purpose
Tetracyclines are called "Broad-spectrum" Antibiotics, because
they can be used to treat a wide variety of infections. Physicians may
prescribe these drugs to treat eye infections, pneumonia, Gonorrhea, Rocky
Mountain spotted fever, urinary tract infections, and other infections
caused by bacteria. The medicine is also used to treat acne. The
Tetracyclines will not work for colds, flu, and other infections caused by
viruses.
Description
Tetracyclines are available only with a physician's prescription. They are
sold in capsule, tablet, liquid, and injectable forms. Some commonly used
medicines in this group are Tetracycline (Achromycin V, Sumycin) and
Doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin).