TERRAMYCIN Price in UAE

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Oxytetracyclineis available in the market in concentration

Name

Oxytetracycline

Precaution

Elderly, renal or hepatic impairment; myasthenia gravis; lupus erythematosus, children <12 yr.

Indication

Acne, Susceptible infections, Uncomplicated gonorrhoea

Contra indication

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

Side Effect

Anorexia, nausea, vomiting,diarrhoea, glossitis, dysphagia, photosensitivity, oesphageal irritation and ulceration, nephrotoxicity, enterocolitis, rash (rare), blood dyscrasias. Headache, visual disturbances; intracranial hypertension; bulging fontanelles (infants). Potentially Fatal: Rare. Fulminant diarrhoea in post operative patients.

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Mode of Action

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.

Interaction

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.