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oxytetracycline hydrochloride

oxytetracycline hydrochloride (TERRAMYCIN W/ POLYMYXIN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — oxytetracycline hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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Quick answer

oxytetracycline hydrochloride (TERRAMYCIN W/ POLYMYXIN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN oxytetracycline hydrochloride
Brand TERRAMYCIN W/ POLYMYXIN
Mechanism Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
Target Bacterial 70S ribosome
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial 70S ribosome

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. azithromycin Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  2. chloramphenicol Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  3. clarithromycin Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  4. clindamycin hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  5. clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  6. clindamycin phosphate Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is oxytetracycline hydrochloride?

oxytetracycline hydrochloride (TERRAMYCIN W/ POLYMYXIN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for oxytetracycline hydrochloride?

TERRAMYCIN W/ POLYMYXIN is a marketed brand name for oxytetracycline hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of oxytetracycline hydrochloride?

oxytetracycline hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.