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Methacycline
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Definition
: A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic related to TETRACYCLINE but excreted more slowly and maintaining effective blood levels for a more extended period.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Other names
Monohydrochloride, Methacycline; Zambon Brand of Methacycline Monohydrochloride; Teofarma Brand of Methacycline Monohydrochloride; Rondomycin; Physiomycine; Methyleneoxytetracycline; Methacycline Monohydrochloride; Metacycline; Lysocline
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Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
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Drugs
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tri-
methacycline
53101-42-1 (4S-
(4 alpha,4a alpha,5 alpha,5a alpha,12a alpha))-
4-
(dimethylamino)-
1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-
octahydro-
3,5,10,12,12a-
pentahydroxy-
6-
methylene-
1,11-
dioxo-
2-
naphthacenecarboxamide, compd. with 2-
amino-
2-
(hydroxymethyl)-
1,3-
propanediol (1:3)
Methacycline/*analogs & derivatives.
Arzneim Forsch 25(2):234;1975