DEMECLOCYCLINE Meaning and
Definition
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Demeclocycline is an antibiotic medication that belongs to the tetracycline antibiotic class. It is primarily used to treat certain bacterial infections. This medication works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacteria, thereby stopping their spread in the body.
Demeclocycline is particularly effective against a wide range of bacteria, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. It is commonly prescribed to treat various infections, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted infections, and others caused by susceptible bacteria.
In addition to its antibiotic properties, demeclocycline has a unique mechanism of action that sets it apart from other tetracycline antibiotics. It inhibits an antidiuretic hormone called vasopressin, which is responsible for regulating water balance in the body. By interfering with vasopressin, demeclocycline effectively treats a rare condition known as syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), which can cause abnormal water retention and electrolyte imbalances.
Demeclocycline is typically available in oral tablet form with various strengths, and the dosage and duration of treatment may vary depending on the specific infection being treated and the patient's overall health. It is essential to take the medication exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional and to complete the full course of treatment to ensure the best therapeutic outcomes. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances, photosensitivity, and rare instances of liver toxicity.
Common Misspellings for DEMECLOCYCLINE
- semeclocycline
- xemeclocycline
- cemeclocycline
- femeclocycline
- remeclocycline
- eemeclocycline
- dwmeclocycline
- dsmeclocycline
- ddmeclocycline
- drmeclocycline
- d4meclocycline
- d3meclocycline
- deneclocycline
- dekeclocycline
- dejeclocycline
- demwclocycline
- demsclocycline
- demdclocycline
- demrclocycline
- dem4clocycline
Etymology of DEMECLOCYCLINE
The word "Demeclocycline" is derived from its chemical structure and the class of drugs to which it belongs.
The "deme" prefix in "Demeclocycline" refers to the chemical compound "demethylchlortetracycline" from which it is derived. This compound is a derivative of "chlortetracycline" (an antibiotic drug) in which one of the methyl groups has been removed.
The "clocycline" part of the word comes from "chlortetracycline", the base compound from which Demeclocycline is derived. "Clocycline" is a combination of "chlor" (referring to the chlorine atom present in chlortetracycline) and "cycline", which is the suffix denoting that the compound belongs to the tetracycline class of antibiotics.
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