The broad spectrum antibiotic is called tetracycline, which is commonly used for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria, since it prevents the growth and spread of these, interfering or hindering the production of proteins that bacteria use for their division and multiplication, in this way prevents these bacteria from increasing in size and spreading the infection, which can be caused in different parts of the body. It is important to note that it does not work to treat colds, flu or other infections caused by viruses.
Among these infections, which are treated with the antibiotic tetracycline are: pneumonia, pharyngitis, brucellosis, dental, conjunctivitis, bronchitis, enterocolitis, inguinal granuloma. On the other hand it is also used to treat acne; infections of the skin, genitals and urinary system, the infection that causes stomach ulcers, for some sexually transmitted diseases, rectal infections among many other conditions. Next, as an alternative to another type of medicine, it is used to treat lyme disease, it is the bacterial infection that is acquired by the bite of an infected tick and anthrax, after exposure by inhalation. Generally tetracyclineIt is administered orally, but in more severe cases, it can be administered intravenously, and for ophthalmic treatment it is used topically. Per day you can take it two to four times, either an hour before or two hours after each meal.
It is important to say that tetracycline can cause some side effects like stomach upset, diarrhea, sore mouth, itching and discomfort in the rectum or vagina, changes in skin color, etc.
