OXYTETRACYCLINE

Indications & Dose:

Mixed bacterial infections of respriatory, genito-urinary and gastro-intestinal systems. Susceptible organisms causing rickettsia, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Psittacosis, lymphogranuloma venereum, syphilis (when Penicillin is contraindicated), eye infections. 

DOSE

Adults Oral: 1-2g daily in equally divided doses every 6 hours. Inj: 250g once every 24 hours.

Children Oral: 25-50mg/kg/24 hour divided every 8 hour. Avoid in children below 8 years. Inj: 15-25g/kg/day at 8-12 hours interval (Max. 250g/day)

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy & breast-feeding.

Side Effects:

Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, tooth discoloration, enamel hypo-plasia, skin rash, superinfection. I.M. injection is painful. 

Cautions:

Precautions:

Renal and hepatic dysfunction.

Old Age: Use with caution. 

Interaction:

Drugs 

Same as tetracycline

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: