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Drug profile · INN

tetracycline hydrochloride

tetracycline hydrochloride (TETRACYN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — tetracycline hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

tetracycline hydrochloride (TETRACYN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tetracycline hydrochloride
Brand TETRACYN
Mechanism Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
Target Bacterial 70S ribosome
Route TOPICAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial 70S ribosome

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. ANM T30 CR®-System Approved · Adaptive Biotechnologies · Tinnitus

Related & competitor drugs

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  2. chloramphenicol Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  3. clarithromycin Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  4. clindamycin hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  5. clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  6. clindamycin phosphate Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is tetracycline hydrochloride?

tetracycline hydrochloride (TETRACYN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tetracycline hydrochloride?

TETRACYN is a marketed brand name for tetracycline hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tetracycline hydrochloride?

tetracycline hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.