Brands

Oxytetracycline HCL

 

Description

Oxytetracycline is primarily bacteriostatic antibiotic of the Tetracycline family.  It is thought to exert its anti-microbial effect by the inhibition of protein synthesis. It is active against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms.

 

Uses

• Wounds
• Skin infections
• Respiratory infections
• Mycoplasma

 

Dosage

• 0.4 mg/ml in drinking water (20)
• 10-20 mg/kg orally, three times a day (20)
• 60-100 mg/kg intramuscular injection or ordinary injection - three day long acting preparation (27)

 

Side Effects

• Loss of appetite
• Itching
• Anaphylaxis

 

Warnings

• Should not be used for streptococcal disease, as many strep strains are resistant to Tetracycline drugs.
• Not the drug of choice in the treatment of any type of staphylococcal infections.
• Do not give with any dairy products.
• Do not give to rats with kidney problems

 

Combinations

Tylosin

 

Incompatibilities

Penicillin based drugs, Amikacin, Gentamicin.

 

References: [7] [14] [19] [20] [27]

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