Tetracycline Periodontal Fibers

(tet ra SYE kleen per ee oh DON tal FYE bers)

U.S. Brand Names

Actisite®

Pharmacologic Category

Antibacterial, Dental

Reasons not to take this medicine

• If you have an allergy to tetracycline or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used to treat adult periodontitis. It is used with scaling and root planing.

How does it work?

• Tetracycline works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.

How is it best taken?

• This medicine will be given to you by a healthcare provider.

What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• Call your healthcare provider for an appointment.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Avoid actions that may remove or change the position of the fiber. Do not chew hard, crusty, or sticky foods.

• Do not brush or floss near the area.

• You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.

• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Discomfort around placement area.

• Mouth irritation. Frequent mouth care with a soft toothbrush or cotton swabs and rinsing mouth may help.

• Tongue discoloration.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• If the dental fiber moves, breaks, or if there is severe pain, swelling, or bleeding.

• Severe diarrhea.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?

• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.

General statements

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.



Created: 2007-10-30 17:06:07.0

Modified: 2008-01-25 12:59:38.0

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