Terramycin

[ ter-uh-mahy-sin ]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of oxytetracycline.

Terramycin

/ ˌtɛrəˈmaɪsɪn /

noun

1. a broad-spectrum antibiotic, oxytetracycline, used in treating various infections

Example Sentences

In 1951, McKeen decided to use the launch of Terramycin, the company’s new broad-spectrum antibiotic, to develop a playbook for creating a blockbuster drug.

From New York Times

McKeen allotted $7.5 million for the Terramycin campaign, an unheard-of sum for medical marketing at the time.

From New York Times

As a result of a plant expansion that will double production, Pfizer sliced the price on terramycin, its biggest seller, from 15% to 40%.

From Time Magazine Archive

The cut was bound to shake down prices of terramycin's two great competitors, Lederle's aureomycin and Parke, Davis' chloromycetin.

From Time Magazine Archive

Since terramycin was put on the market in March 1950, Pfizer stock has risen from 62 to 120, was later split 3 for 1.

From Time Magazine Archive