Terramycin (Oxytetracycline) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 8, 2012

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Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.
(Generic versions may still be available.)

TERRAMYCIN®
oxytetracycline
INTRAMUSCULAR SOLUTION*
FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY
contains 2% lidocaine

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Terramycin (oxytetracycline) IM® and other antibacterial drugs, Terramycin (oxytetracycline) IM should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Oxytetracycline is a product of the metabolism of Streptomyces rimosus and is one of the family of tetracycline antibiotics.

Oxytetracycline diffuses readily through the placenta into the fetal circulation, into the pleural fluid and, under some circumstances, into the cerebrospinal fluid. It appears to be concentrated in the hepatic system and excreted in the bile, so that it appears in the feces, as well as in the urine, in a biologically active form.

COMPOSITION

**Terramycin Intramuscular**
contents per ml (m/v)
Ingredient	2 ml Single Dose Ampules		10 ml Vial Multidose
Ingredient	100 mg/2 ml	250 mg/2 ml	50 mg/ml 10 ml (5 β† 2 ml Doses)
oxytetracycline	50 mg	125 mg	50 mg
lidocaine	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
magnesium chloride hexahydrate	2.5%	6.0%	2.5%
sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%
α-monothioglycerol			1.0%
monoethanolamine	approx. 1.7%	approx. 4.2%	approx. 2.6%
citric acid			1.0%
propyl gallate			0.02%
propylene glycol	75.2%	67.0%	74.1%
water	18.8%	16.8%	18.5%

What are the possible side effects of oxytetracycline and polymyxin B ophthalmic (Terak, Terramycin with Polymyxin B Sulfate)?

Serious side effects are not expected with this medication.

Commonly, some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling or crusting, tearing, or sensitivity to light may occur. Continue to use oxytetracycline and polymyxin B ophthalmic and talk to your doctor about any side effects you...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.