Oxytetracycline250mg

Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. Oxytetracycline is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity). Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

• Bacterial infections

Oxytetracycline binds reversibly to the 30S and possibly 50S ribosomal subunits, thus inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and arresting cell growth. It is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Adult Dose: Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 250-500 mg 4 times daily. Max 4 g daily. Acne Adult: 250-500 mg bid. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea Adult: 1.5 g initially, followed by 0.5 g four times daily up to a total of 9 g per treatment course. Intramuscular Susceptible infections Adult: 250 mg once daily or 300 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Child Dose: Oral Susceptible infections Child: >8 yr: 25-50 mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses. Intramuscular Susceptible infections Child: >8 yr: 15-25 mg/kg (max 250 mg) daily in 2-3 divided doses. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Dosage may need to be reduced.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Common: • Photosensitivity • Vomiting • Nausea • Diarrhea

[SAFE] Oxytetracycline does not usually affect your ability to drive. Your doctor has prescribed Oxytetracycline to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Oxytetracycline and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines, children <8 yr, renal damage. Pregnancy, lactation.

Antacids, iron, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, zinc salts reduce absorption. Concurrent use may cause increased levels of lithium, digoxin, halofantrine and theophylline; decreased concentrations of atovaquone. Increased risk of ergotism with ergot alkaloids. May cause failure of oral contraception. Potentially Fatal: Interferes with anticoagulant control. Nephrotoxic effects exacerbated by diuretics, methoxyflurane or other nephrotoxic drugs; avoid concurrent use with potentially hepatotoxic drugs. Increased incidence of benign intracranial hypertension with retinoids.

[SAFE] Consuming alcohol with Oxytetracycline does not cause any harmful side effects.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Oxytetracycline is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Oxytetracycline is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

[UNSAFE] Oxytetracycline is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. [UNSAFE] Oxytetracycline is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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