Tetracycline drugs belong to the antibacterial drugs, such as tetracycline, doxycycline, oxytetracycline, gentamycin, doxycycline and so on, all belong to the tetracycline class of drugs.
Tetracycline drugs are mainly through the inhibition of pathogenic bacteria protein synthesis, so as to play antibacterial effect. These drugs are broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs in the clinic, for a variety of gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, as well as atypical pathogens, can play a good antibacterial effect.
However, tetracycline drugs also have greater adverse effects, may affect bone development, and may affect tooth enamel. As a result some patients develop tetracycline teeth, which turn yellow. These drugs should not be used in children under 8 years of age and special care should be taken.
During the use of tetracycline drugs, you should also strengthen the monitoring of blood and liver and kidney function, because it is possible to cause the body to produce damage to the blood system, as well as liver function, and must be used under the guidance of a doctor.