Terramycin
Conjunctivitis, Localized Infection, Wound Infection + 3 more
Treatment
1 FDA approval
0 Active Studies for Terramycin
Treatment for
Conjunctivitis
What is Terramycin
Oxytetracycline
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Minocycline is a medication derived from a type of bacteria. It is used to treat a variety of medical conditions.
Terramycin
is the brand name
Terramycin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Terramycin
Oxytetracycline
1965
4
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Oxytetracycline, also called Terramycin, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses which include susceptible bacteria .
susceptible bacteria
Effectiveness
How Terramycin Affects Patients
Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic that can be used to treat a wide variety of infections. It is the second of the tetracyclines to be discovered. Oxytetracycline is usually used to treat acne, but if there is no improvement after three months other treatments should be looked into.
How Terramycin works in the body
Oxytetracycline stops cell growth by blocking the ability of cells to turn genetic information into proteins. It binds to the ribosome, which is a structure that helps create proteins. This binding is temporary, so the cells are able to recover. Oxytetracycline is fat-soluble, so it can easily pass through the cell membrane or move in and out of bacteria through tiny channels.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended dosage of Terramycin is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, comprising Skin Infections, susceptible bacteria and Skin. The measure of dosage shifts in accordance with the administration technique laid out in the following table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Skin
250.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
Capsule - Oral, , Capsule, Oral, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Ointment, Tablet
Conjunctivitis
250.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
Capsule - Oral, , Capsule, Oral, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Ointment, Tablet
Communicable Diseases
250.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
Capsule - Oral, , Capsule, Oral, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Ointment, Tablet
susceptible bacteria
250.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
Capsule - Oral, , Capsule, Oral, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Ointment, Tablet
Localized Infection
250.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
Capsule - Oral, , Capsule, Oral, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Ointment, Tablet
Wound Infection
250.0 mg, , 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
Capsule - Oral, , Capsule, Oral, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Ointment, Tablet
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Terramycin.
Common Terramycin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amdinocillin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Amdinocillin can be decreased when used in combination with Oxytetracycline.
Amoxicillin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Amoxicillin can be decreased when used in combination with Oxytetracycline.
Ampicillin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Ampicillin can be decreased when used in combination with Oxytetracycline.
Aspoxicillin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Aspoxicillin can be decreased when used in combination with Oxytetracycline.
Azidocillin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Azidocillin can be decreased when used in combination with Oxytetracycline.
Terramycin Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much of this drug may cause upset stomach and diarrhea, or very rarely, severe headache and vision problems, which could be signs of dangerous high pressure in the brain.
Terramycin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Terramycin?
Two clinical trials are underway to investigate the potential of Terramycin to ameliorate Localized Infections, Infected Wounds and superficial ocular infections.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Localized Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Wound Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
susceptible bacteria
0 Actively Recruiting
Skin
0 Actively Recruiting
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Terramycin Reviews: What are patients saying about Terramycin?
5
Patient Review
11/4/2009
Terramycin for Small and Large Intestine Inflammation
4.7
Patient Review
12/4/2018
Terramycin for Bacterial Infection due to Deer Fly, Flea & Tick Bites
Patient Q&A Section about terramycin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Terramycin sold over-the-counter?
"Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment is available over-the-counter, except in California where it requires a prescription. Terramycin comes as a sterile eye ointment that is typically applied as a thin film to the inside of the eyelid 2 to 4 times a day."
Answered by AI
What is Terramycin used for?
"Terramycin is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of wide variety of bacterial infections. Terramycin belongs to a class of drugs called Antibacterial. Terramycin may be used alone or with other medications. It is not known if Terramycin is safe and effective in children younger than 8 years of age."
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Is Terramycin an antibiotic?
"Terramycin is an antibiotic with clinically proved activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, rickettsiae, spirochetes, large viruses, and certain protozoa. Polymyxin B Sulfate is an antibiotic derived from Bacillus polymyxa that is rapidly bactericidal."
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Is Terramycin good for eyes?
"Terramycin Eye Ointment is a medicine that helps to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It relieves symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, or soreness caused due to eye infections."
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