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Oxytetracycline

Chemical Structure / Formula of Oxytetracycline

  • Formula: C22H24N2O9

  • A hydroxylated derivative of tetracycline.


Chemical Structure of Oxytetracycline
Chemical Structure of Oxytetracycline

Mechanism of Action

  • Same as tetracycline: inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosome.

Uses

  • Similar to tetracycline but commonly used in veterinary medicine and ophthalmic infections.

  • Used for respiratory and skin infections in humans.

Side Effects

  • Similar to tetracycline, including GI upset, photosensitivity, and tooth discoloration.


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