Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride (Terramycin Hydrochloride) Supplier Information and Product Details

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces rimosus. It exerts antibiotic activity by inhibiting protein synthesis, which occurs when oxytetracycline binds to 30s ribosomes, preventing aminoacyl tRNA from reaching the mRNA-ribosome complex.

It is used to treat infectious diseases caused by various microorganisms such as rickettsiae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, spirochetes, and gram-negative bacteria (e.g., Pasteurella pestis, Bartonella bacilliformis, Brucella sp.).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the primary use of oxytetracycline hydrochloride?

A: Oxytetracycline hydrochloride is primarily used as a broad-spectrum antibiotic to treat various infectious diseases caused by susceptible microorganisms in humans and animals.

Q: How does oxytetracycline hydrochloride work?

A: Oxytetracycline hydrochloride works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria. It binds to 30s ribosomes, preventing aminoacyl tRNA from reaching the mRNA-ribosome complex, thus stopping bacterial growth.

Q: What is the stability of oxytetracycline hydrochloride in solution?

A: Aqueous solutions of oxytetracycline hydrochloride with a pH of 1.0-2.5 are stable for 30 days at 25°C, while solutions with a pH of 3.0-9.0 are stable for approximately the same time when stored at 5°C.