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Oxytetracycline
Latest prescription information about Oxytetracycline. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Oxytetracycline
Pronunciation : OX-i-TET-ra-SYE-kleen
Trade Name(s):
India- Oxter, Oxyteracin, Oxytetra, Oxytetracy, Terramycin. International- Terramycin. This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for various infections such as acne, dermatitis, gonorrhea, etc. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : 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 it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a cream to apply topically. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with myasthenia gravis, children less than 18 years, kidney impairment, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : 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. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. |
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