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Oxyteracin Injection

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Product introduction

Oxyteracin Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Oxyteracin Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Oxyteracin Injection

Benefits of Oxyteracin Injection

In Bacterial infections

Oxyteracin Injection is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Oxyteracin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youโ€™re worried about them

Common side effects of Oxyteracin

  • Photosensitivity
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Oxyteracin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Oxyteracin Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oxyteracin Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oxyteracin Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Oxyteracin Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Oxyteracin Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Oxyteracin Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Oxyteracin 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.ย 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 Oxyteracin 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Tetracyclines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Tetracyclines

Patient concerns

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Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days
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Marketer details

Name: Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: T-210 J, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi - 110 049, India
Country of origin: India

MRP
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Inclusive of all taxes
30.0 ml in 1 vial
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