Sumycin
Tetracycline
Drug Class and Mechanism of Action of Sumycin
Sumycin is a tetracycline antibiotic. It acts by slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria by interfering with the production of proteins that are required by the bacteria to grow and synthesize cell wall. Slowing the growth of bacteria allows the body's defense mechanisms to destroy them.
Therapeutic Uses of Sumycin
Sumycin is used for treatment of infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to it.
Direction of use of Sumycin
Use Sumycin as per direction of your doctor. Read the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Take Sumycin by mouth on an empty stomach preferably 1 hour before meal or 2 hours after eating. Take Sumycin with a full glass of water (a glass is approximately 250 ml). You should not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Sumycin.
If you are also taking antacids (containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium), preparations containing bismuth, iron, zinc, or sodium bicarbonate; or calcium rich foods (like milk, dairy products, dates, calcium-enriched juices etc.), do not take them 2 to 3 hours before or 2 to 3 hours after taking Sumycin. Ask your doctor if you have question about Sumycin.
To treat your infection completely, take Sumycin for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days, for the full course.
If You Miss a Dose of Sumycin
If you miss a dose of Sumycin you should take it as soon as you can remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Never take more that recommended dose.
How to Store Sumycin
Sumycin should be stored at room temperature. Store it away from heat, light and moisture, in a tightly closed dark color container. Keep Sumycin out of reach of children.
More Information About Sumycin
If you have any questions about Sumycin, consult with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Sumycin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share Sumycin it with other people. Consult your doctor if you do not get any improvement of your symptoms of infection.
Precautions to be Taken While Taking Sumycin
Do not take Sumycin if you have any medical problem listed below and consult your doctor immediately:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in Sumycin or allergic to other tetracycline group of antibiotics like doxycycline.
- If you are taking acitretin or methoxyflurane.
Some medical conditions may interact with Sumycin. Inform your doctor or other health care provider if you have any medical conditions that may interact with Sumycin, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
- If you are allergic to any medicine (Sumycin or other medicines), food or any other substance.
- If you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine or over the counter medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplements.
- If you are suffering from diarrhea, a stomach infection, or any kidney problems.
Some medicines may interact with Sumycin. Inform your doctor or other health care provider if you are taking any medicine that may interact with Sumycin, especially any of the following:
- Acitretin, isotretinoin etc. because side effects, such as increased pressure in the fluid surrounding the brain (intracranial pressure or CSF pressure), may occur.
- Digoxin, methotrexate, methoxyflurane, or oral anticoagulants like warfarin, because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Sumycin.
- Atovaquone, lithium, oral contraceptive pills (birth control pills), or penicillins like amoxicillin, because their effectiveness may be decreased by Sumycin.
Possible Adverse Effects of Sumycin
- All medicines can cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Common and minor side effects of Sumycin are nausea, bulky loose stools, diarrhea, indigestion, difficulty swallowing, loss of appetite; fever, black hairy tongue, headache, blurring of vision; hoarseness, inflammation or redness of tongue, joint pain, mouth sores, rash, sensitivity to sunlight, sore throat; stomach pain; swelling and itching of the rectum etc. If any of these common and minor side effects become bothersome or persistent you should consult your doctor.
- If you experience any serious side effects of Sumycin you should consult your doctor immediately. Serious side effects of Sumycin are severe allergic reaction (the manifestations of severe allergic reaction are skin rash, itching, difficulty in breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe vomiting, infection (signs of infection are fever, chills, sore throat), nausea, severe skin reaction to the sun, vaginal irritation or discharge etc.