| Category of Drug | Oxytetracycline is Ophthalmological Preparations drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Oxytetracycline is used for 1. Infections caused by susceptible pathogens 2. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea 3. External bacterial infections of the eye 4. Acne Vulgaris |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. CAPSULES 2. INJECTION 3. OPHTHALMIC 4. OINTMENT |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines 2. Children below 8 years 3. Renal impairment 4. Pregnancy 5. Lactation |
| Precautions | 1. Hepatic impairment 2. Myasthenia gravis 3. Porphyria 4. Elderly 5. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. GI disturbances 2. Abdominal pain 3. Headache 4. Anorexia 5. Tooth discolouration 6. Allergic reactions 7. Photosensitivity 8. Blurred vision 9. Nephrotoxicity 10. Stinging of the eye 11. Intracranial hypertension |
| Pregnancy Category | D |
