Oxytetracycline Medication Information

Get detailed information on Oxytetracycline, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Oxytetracycline provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Oxytetracycline

Pronunciation : OX-i-TET-ra-SYE-kleen

ICD Code : Y40.4 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Oxytetracycline

India :

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International :

Terramycin

Why is Oxytetracycline Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for various infections such as acne, dermatitis, gonorrhea, etc.

When should Oxytetracycline not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Oxytetracycline?

PO- The recommended dose range is 250 to 1.5gm in divided doses.
Topical: Apply a thin layer over the affected skin 4 times per day.

How should Oxytetracycline be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a cream to apply topically.

What are the warnings and precautions for Oxytetracycline?

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

What are the side effects of Oxytetracycline?

Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tongue inflammation, difficulty in swallowing and inflammatory lesions.
Skin - Redness, rashes, sensitivity to light.
Genitourinary - Rise in Blood Urea Nitrogen.
Hypersensitivity - Hives, swelling, shock and bruising.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets and increase in eosinophilia.