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Demeclocycline
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Definition
: A TETRACYCLINE analog having a 7-chloro and a 6-methyl. Because it is excreted more slowly than TETRACYCLINE, it maintains effective blood levels for longer periods of time.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Other names
Demethylchlortetracycline; Monohydrochloride, Demeclocycline; Hydrochloride, Demeclocycline; Wyeth Brand of Demeclocycline Hydrochloride; L+¬dermycine; Ledermycin; Lederle Brand of Demeclocycline Hydrochloride; Genopharm Brand of Demeclocycline Hydrochloride; Demeclocycline, Calcium (1:2) Salt; Demeclocycline, Calcium (1:1) Salt; Demeclocycline, 4-
epimer; Demeclocycline Monohydrochloride; Demeclocycline Hydrochloride; Declomycin; AHP Brand of Demeclocycline Hydrochloride
Drugs
*
:
DEMECLOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
;
DECLOMYCIN
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
2-
acetyl-
2-
decarboxamidodemeclocycline
0
Demeclocycline/*analogs & derivatives.
J Pharm Biomed Anal 1997 May;15(8):1063-9
deteclo
76530-10-4 Deteclo
Chlortetracycline
Demeclocycline
Tetracycline.
Br J Vener Dis 55(4):284;1979
Ledermix
8059-68-5
*Demeclocycline
*Triamcinolone Acetonide
Drug Combinations.
J Br Endod Soc 6(1):8;1972