HOW DOES DEMECLOCYCLINE WORK?

What is it and what is it used for

It can treat bacterial infections, a condition which causes a very low level of sodium in the blood called syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).

Availability : Prescription

Type of medicine : A tetracycline antibiotic

Forms : Capsules

May Treat : Pneumonia, STD, SIADH

Driving : This medication may cause dizziness. Use caution.

Precautions

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking demeclocycline it is important that your doctor knows:
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If so, you should not take demeclocycline.
If you are under 12 years of age. Demeclocycline should not be given to children.
If you have any problems with the way your liver works, or if you have any problems with the way your kidneys work.
If you have an inflammatory condition called systemic lupus erythematosus (also called lupus, or SLE), or if you have a condition causing muscle weakness, called myasthenia gravis. Demeclocycline can make these conditions worse.
If you have a rare inherited blood disorder called porphyria.
If you are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

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Side effects

Common side effects	What can I do if I experience this?
Stomach upset, tummy (abdominal) pain	Stick to simple foods - avoid fatty or spicy meals
Diarrhoea	Drink plenty of water to replace lost fluids. If this continues or is severe, speak with a doctor
Headache	Drink plenty of water and ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor
Feeling dizzy, blurred vision	-Do not drive and do not use tools or machines while affected. If it continues, speak with your doctor

Common side effects

What can I do if I experience this?

Stomach upset, tummy (abdominal) pain

Stick to simple foods - avoid fatty or spicy meals

Diarrhoea

Drink plenty of water to replace lost fluids. If this continues or is severe, speak with a doctor

Headache

Drink plenty of water and ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor

Feeling dizzy, blurred vision

-Do not drive and do not use tools or machines while affected. If it continues, speak with your doctor

Things to note

Demeclocycline can occasionally cause allergic reactions, such as a skin rash. Speak with a doctor as soon as possible if this happens to you.
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

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