Oxytetracycline 50mg Injection
Manufacturer
Abbott
Salt Composition
Oxytetracycline (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Oxytetracycline 50mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Oxytetracycline 50mg Injection may also be used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. You should get the injection regularly at evenly spaced intervals for maximum benefits. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
vomiting nausea diarrhea and skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity). Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection.
Breastfeeding Warning
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Pregnancy Warning
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
How it works
Oxytetracycline 50mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Oxytetracycline 50mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Oxytetracycline 50mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
