User:Mr. Ibrahem/Oxytetracycline

Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat infections such as Chlamydia, including trachoma; Mycoplasma; and rickettsia. It is also used for acne and rosacea. It is taken by mouth. A combination formulation is also available as an eye ointment.

Common side effects may include diarrhea, headache, allergic reactions, sun sensitivity, and vomiting. Use is generally not recommended in those under the age of 12 years due to concerns of staining of teeth. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. It is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic. It works by blocking the ability of bacteria to produce proteins.

Oxytetracycline was patented in 1949 and came into commercial use in 1950. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines as an alternative to tetracycline. In the United Kingdom a week of treatment costs the NHS about £1.40 as of 2023.