Terramycin 30mg Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Terramycin 30mg 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.

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30 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Oxytetracycline (30mg)

Marketer

Pfizer Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Terramycin 30mg 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 Injection

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Terramycin Injection

Bacterial infections
Terramycin 30mg 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 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 Terramycin

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

How to use Terramycin Injection

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

How Terramycin Injection works

Terramycin 30mg 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 30mg 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 30mg 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

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Terramycin 30mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Terramycin 30mg 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

Terramycin 30mg 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

Terramycin 30mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Terramycin 30mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Terramycin 30mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Tetracyclines

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1043, 1339-142.
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User feedback

What are you using Terramycin Injection for?

Bacterial infections

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Terramycin 30mg Injection?

No Side Effect

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How do you take Terramycin Injection?

With or without food

50%

With food

50%

Patient concerns

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.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

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: Pfizer Ltd
Address: The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051.

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Country of origin: India
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