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Description
Oxy500 MG Capsule is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, intestines, genitals, urinary tract, reproductive organs, etc. This medicine may cause teeth discoloration in the children. It may increase the risk of sunburns when exposed to sunlight.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Oxy500 MG Capsule
Oxytetracycline 500 MG Capsule
Pfizer Ltd.
T M 500 MG Capsule
Pfizer Ltd.
Terramycin 500 MG Capsule
Pfizer Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Oxy500 MG Capsule
Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
Abdominal pain
Headache
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Itching of the rectal or genital areas
Mouth ulcers
Uses of Oxy500 MG Capsule
What is it prescribed for?
Chlamydia Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of sexually transmitted infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
Brucellosis
This medicine is used in the treatment of Brucellosis which is a bacterial infection that spreads from animals and is caused by Brucella bacteria.
Rickettsial Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of Rickettsial infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae.
Bronchitis
This medicine is used in the treatment of bronchitis which is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and some Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, etc.
Gonococcal infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of a gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Pneumonia
This medicine is used in the treatment of pneumonia which is the most common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. The symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, etc.
Urinary Tract Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of infections in the urinary tract caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Bacterial infections
This medicine is used either alone or in a combination with other medicines in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as E. coli, Shigella species, Klebsiella species, Acinetobacter species, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to oxytetracycline, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Teeth discoloration
This medicine may cause teeth discoloration in the children.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 8 years of age unless directed by the doctor since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Drug resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are resistant to the medicine.
Photosensitivity
This medicine may increase the risk of sunburn reaction. It is advised that you do not get exposed to sunlight while receiving this medicine. Patients should be counseled about these reactions and should discontinue the treatment if any symptoms of skin rash appear.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Warfarin
Ethinyl Estradiol
Digoxin
Calcium gluconate
Live cholera vaccine
Disease interactions
Gastrointestinal Diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
It is recommended not to take this medicine with iron and calcium preparations since these preparations may reduce the absorption of the medicine and alter the desired therapeutic effects. Maintain a time gap of at least 3 to 4 hours in between such preparations and this medicine to avoid interaction.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent irritation. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria by interrupting protein synthesis.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Tetracyclines
Schedule
Schedule H
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