Terramycin 50mg Injection

MRP
₹ 10.18
PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED
YES
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Pfizer Ltd
QUANTITY
10 ml Injection
SALT COMPOSITION
Oxytetracycline (50mg)

Introduction To Terramycin 50mg Injection

Terramycin 50mg 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.

Terramycin 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include 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. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Terramycin 50mg Injection

  • Bacterial infections

Benefits of Terramycin 50mg Injection

Bacterial infections
Terramycin 50mg 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 Terramycin 50mg 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 you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Oxytetracycline

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

How to use Terramycin 50mg Injection

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

How Terramycin 50mg Injection works

Terramycin 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 Terramycin 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 Terramycin 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.

Safety Advice

sdsPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Terramycin 50mg Injection if I’m pregnant?

Terramycin 50mg 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.

sdsBreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Can I take Terramycin 50mg Injection if I’m breastfeeding?

Terramycin 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

sdsAlcoholSAFE

Is drinking alcohol while taking Terramycin 50mg Injection safe?

Consuming alcohol with Terramycin 50mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

sdsDrivingSAFE

Can I drive after taking Terramycin 50mg Injection?

Terramycin 50mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

sdsKidneyUNSAFE

Can I take Terramycin 50mg Injection if I have/had kidney diseases?

Terramycin 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

sdsLiverUNSAFE

Can I take Terramycin 50mg Injection if I have/had liver diseases?

Terramycin 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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