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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.

Also Known As:

Declomycin; Demeclocycline Hydrochloride; Demeclocycline Monohydrochloride; Demeclocycline, 4-epimer; Demeclocycline, Calcium (1:1) Salt; Demeclocycline, Calcium (1:2) Salt; Ledermycin; Lédermycine; Hydrochloride, Demeclocycline; Monohydrochloride, Demeclocycline; Demethylchlortetracycline; 2-Naphthacenecarboxamide, 7- chloro- 4- (dimethylamino)- 1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a- octahydro- 3,6,10,12,12a- pentahydroxy- 1,11- dioxo- , (4S- (4alpha,4aalpha,5aalpha,6beta,12aalpha))-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Bacterial Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
        Naphthacenes
        Tetracyclines: 1162
        Demeclocycline: 192
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
  - Naphthacenes
    - Tetracyclines: 1162
      - Demeclocycline: 192

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