TERRAMYCIN
Brand:
TERRAMYCIN
Manufacturer:
PFIZER
Manufacturer Details
PFIZER
Compositions:
Oxytetracycline hcl 250mg/500mg capsules,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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250mg
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10.13
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10s capsules
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500mg
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15.33
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10s capsules
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List of Related Indications:
- Respiratory tract infection
List Of Drugs:
- Oxytetracycline @ Tetracyclines- (FDC- List )- (July 1993)
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Tetracyclines include Tetracycline, Democlocycline, Doxycycline, Methacycline, Minocycline, Oxytetracycline
Refer- Tetracycline
Potentiates methoxyflurane nephrotoxicity. Sodiun carbonate inhibits dissolution in GIT. Interferes with anticoagulant control.
May cause failure of contraception. Antacids, milk and milk products, iron reduce absorption, Interferes with bactericidal effect of penicillins.
Indication:
FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I)
FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Oxytetracycline HCL 500mg + 05-07-1993
Furazolidine 500mg +
Clioquinol 500mg per 100gm syringe
Intrauterine infusion for Veterinary
Susceptible infections Mild to moderate infections Severe infections
Tetracyclines include Tetracycline, Democlocycline, Doxycycline, Methacycline, Minocycline, Oxytetracycline
Refer- Tetracycline
Adverse Reaction:
Refer tetracycline
Contra-Indications:
Hypersens to tetracycline,pregnancy,age below 8 years.SLE. Special precautions: Refer tetracyclines
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Susceptible infections Mild to moderate infections
Severe infections
Dosage:
Oral -adults- usual dose 1 to 2g/day in 2 or 4 equal doses..
Mild to moderate infections- 500mg, 2 times a day, or 250mg, 4 times a day. Severe infections- 500mg, 4 times a day. Children(over 8 years of age)- daily dose is 10 to 20mg/lb(25 to 50mg/kg) in 4 equal doses.
Parentral - Adults- The usual daily dosage is 250mg administered once every 24 hours or 300mg given in divided doses at 8 to 12 hour intervals. Children(over 8 years of age)- 15 to 25mg/kg upto a maximum of 250mg single daily injection. Dosage may be divided and given at 8 to 12 hour intervals.
Patient Information:
Refer tetracyclines
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Refer tetracyclines
Interaction with Food:
Refer tetracyclines
Pregnancy and lactation:
Refer tetracyclines
