OXYTETRACYCLINE

Overview

OXYTETRACYCLINE is a Schedule H drug.
This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for various infections such as Acne Vulgaris, dermatitis, etc. A tetracycline analog isolated from the actinomycete streptomyces rimosus and used in a wide variety of clinical conditions.

Usage

OXYTETRACYCLINE is generally used to treat: Acne Vulgaris, Gonorrhea, Dermatitis, Chlamydia Trachomatis, Mycoplasmal Pneumonia, Rickettsial Disease, Syphilis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

OXYTETRACYCLINE is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral, ,

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with myasthenia gravis, children less than 18 years, kidney impairment, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Common Side-Effects

OXYTETRACYCLINE : Hives, Shock, Skin Rash, Anemia, Eosinophilia, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion, Difficulty Swallowing

Food Interactions

Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking oxytetracycline. These products can make oxytetracycline less effective in treating your infection. Do not take oxytetracycline with milk or other dairy products, unless your doctor has told you to. Dairy products can make it harder for your body to absorb the medication.

Disease Interactions

OXYTETRACYCLINE can interfere with: Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Esophageal Disorders

Technical Classification

OXYTETRACYCLINE is categorized as: TETRACYCLINES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with OXYTETRACYCLINE as Ingredient

ECOMYCIN 1GM INJOXYTETRACYCLINE 1.0 GM
OXY 500MG CAPOXYTETRACYCLINE 500.0 MG
OXY DIHYDRATE LA INFUSIONOXYTETRACYCLINE
OXY DIHYDRATE LA INJOXYTETRACYCLINE
OXYTERACIN 2% INJOXYTETRACYCLINE 2.0 %
OXYTETRA INJOXYTETRACYCLINE
OXYTETRA WOCK 50MG LIQUIDOXYTETRACYCLINE 50.0 MG
OXYTETRACYCLINE AF TABOXYTETRACYCLINE
OXYTETRACYLIN LA SOLNOXYTETRACYCLINE
OXYTETRACYLINE SOLNOXYTETRACYCLINE
T M 250MG CAPOXYTETRACYCLINE 250.0 MG
T M SF 250MG CAPOXYTETRACYCLINE 250.0 MG
TERRAMYCIN 250MG CAPOXYTETRACYCLINE 250.0 MG
TERRAMYCIN 30MG INJOXYTETRACYCLINE 30.0 MG
TERRAMYCIN 500MG CAPOXYTETRACYCLINE 500.0 MG
TERRAMYCIN 50MG INJOXYTETRACYCLINE 50.0 MG
TERRAMYCIN MD INJOXYTETRACYCLINE
TERRAMYCIN SF CAPVITAMIN B , OXYTETRACYCLINE
TETRACIN 1GM OINTOXYTETRACYCLINE 1.0 GM