Oxytetracycline

Oxytetracycline- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

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 forms1. CAPSULES
2. INJECTION
3. OPHTHALMIC
4. OINTMENT
Dose 
Contraindications1. 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

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