TERRAMYCIN 250mg/3ml I.V price in UAE

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Oxytetracycline.
TERRAMYCIN 250mg/3ml I.V is available in the market in concentration 250mg/Ampoule and in the form of Injection.

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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.

Indication

Acne
Susceptible infections
Uncomplicated gonorrhoea

Precaution

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

Side Effects

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.

Contra indication

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

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: D

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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.