Ala-Tet and Miglustat

• Generic Name: tetracycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ala-Tet, Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, Tetracon, Robitet 500, Emtet-500

Ala-Tet is an antibiotic that fights infection caused by bacteria.

Ala-Tet is used to treat many different bacterial infections of the skin, intestines, respiratory tract, urinary tract, genitals, lymph nodes, and other body systems. This medicine is often used in treating severe acne, or sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia. This medicine is also used to treat infections you can get from direct contact with infected animals or contaminated food.

In some cases, Ala-Tet is used when penicillin or another antibiotic cannot be used to treat serious infections such as Anthrax, Listeria, Clostridium, Actinomyces, and others.

Ala-Tet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: miglustat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zavesca

Miglustat reduces the formation of a certain protein in the body in people with type 1 Gaucher disease.

Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to break down certain fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily fractured.

Miglustat is used to treat mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease by people who cannot receive enzyme replacement therapy.

Miglustat may improve the condition of the liver, spleen, bones, and blood cells in people with Type I Gaucher disease. However, miglustat is not a cure for this condition.

Miglustat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.