This article deals with the specific antibiotic called tetracycline. For the group of antibiotics known as the tetracyclines, see
tetracycline antibiotics. Tetracycline (
INN) (
IPA: ) is a broad-spectrum
antibiotic produced by the
Streptomyces bacterium, indicated for use against many bacterial infections. It is commonly used to treat
acne. It is sold under the brand names Sumycin, Terramycin, Tetracyn, and Panmycin, among others. Actisite is a thread-like fiber form, used in dental applications. It is also used to produce several semi-synthetic derivatives, which together are known as the
Tetracycline antibiotic group.
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