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Preferred Name

Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride

Definitions
The hydrochloride salt form of oxytetracycline, a tetracycline derivative produced by Streptomyces rimosus exhibiting antimicrobial activity. Oxytetracycline hydrochloride interferes with binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex, thereby preventing peptide elongation and inhibiting protein synthesis. It is often used to treat skin conditions.
Synonyms
5-Hydroxytetracycline Hydrochloride
OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
(4S,4aR,5S,5aR,6S,12aS)-4-dimethylamino-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,5,6,10,12,12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxonaphthacene-2-carboxamide, Monohydrochloride
Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride
Oxy-Kesso-Tetra
Alamycin
Dalinmycin
Terramycin
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