Oxytetracyclinehydrochloride

Action and Characteristics:

Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria such as Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus anthracis, Clostridium tetani, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus parasuis, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, and Rickettsia. It is also effective in the prevention and treatment of swine mycoplasma pneumonia, hookworm disease, swine influenza, enzootic pneumonia, asthma, swine dysentery, endometritis, and mastitis in pigs and cows; white dysentery, E. coli, vibriosis, omphalitis, and enteritis in poultry; and vibriosis, columnaris disease, and fin rot in aquatic animals.

Compliance:

Our product conforms to the standards of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Chinese Veterinary Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia (EP), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), and has obtained certification from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare (CEP) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Storage:

The product should be stored in a cool, dry place, protected from light and sealed tightly.


Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Introduction

Oxytetracyclinehydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent widely used in veterinary medicine to treat and prevent a variety of bacterial infections in animals. It belongs to the tetracycline class of antibiotics and works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, thereby preventing their growth and reproduction. In this article, we will explore the various properties and applications of oxytetracyclinehydrochloride in detail.

Chemical Properties

Oxytetracyclinehydrochloride has the chemical formula C22H25ClN2O9 and a molecular weight of 496.9 g/mol. It is a yellow crystalline powder that is soluble in water and ethanol but insoluble in ether and chloroform. The compound is stable under normal conditions but can degrade when exposed to light, heat, or acidic conditions.

Mechanism of Action

Oxytetracyclinehydrochloride works by inhibiting the bacterial ribosome, which is responsible for protein synthesis. It binds to the 30S subunit of the ribosome, preventing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA to the ribosome's A site, thereby inhibiting protein synthesis. The compound is also known to disrupt the cytoplasmic membrane of bacteria, which leads to leakage of intracellular components and eventual cell death.