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Doxycycline is an semisynthetic tetracycline group's antibiotic of broad-spectrum. This medication has bacteriostatic action due to suppression of protein synthesis of pathogens. It active against aerobic gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. (including Streptococcus pneumoniae), Bacillus anthracis, Listeria monocytogenes; anaerobic bacteria: Clostridium spp.
Doxycycline is also active against aerobic gram-negative bacteria: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Escherichia coli, Shigella spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Bordetella pertussis, as well as against Rickettsia spp., Treponema spp., Mycoplasma spp. and Chlamydia spp.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp., Serratia spp., most strains of Bacteroides fragilis are resistant to Doxycycline.
After oral administration Doxycycline is quickly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion has very little effect on the absorption of Doxycycline. This medication is widely distributed in tissues and body fluids. Plasma protein binding is 80-95%. T1/2 is 12-22 h. Doxycycline excreted in the urine as unchanged (40%) but the main part of the dose excreted unchanged in the feces through bile secretion.
Infectious-inflammatory diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to Doxycycline including infections of the respiratory and ENT organs; gastrointestinal tract infections; purulent infections of skin and soft tissues ; infection of the genitourinary system (including gonorrhea, primary and secondary syphilis); typhus, brucellosis, rickettsiosis, osteomyelitis, trachoma, chlamydia.
Doxycycline is indicated for adults orally or IV (infusions) in 200 mg / day dosess on the first day of treatment, in the coming days at 100-200 mg / day. Multiplicity of admission (or IV infusion) is 1-2 times / day. For children older than 8 years of age and weighing over 50 kg the daily Doxycycline dose for oral administration or IV (infusion) in the first day of treatment is 4 mg / kg. In next days ir is 2-4 mg / kg depending on the severity of the clinical course of disease. Multiplicity of admission (or intravenous infusion) is 1-2 times / day. The recommended minimum time for IV infusion 100 mg of Doxycycline (a concentration of infusion solution is 0.5 mg / ml) is 1 hour.
Maximum doses: for adults for oral administration is 300 mg / day or 600 mg / day (depending on the etiology of the agent); for iv injection it is 300 mg / day.
Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, dysphagia, glossitis, esophagitis, transient increase in the blood of hepatic transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin.
Hematopoietic system: neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia.
Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, eosinophilia, rarely - angioedema, photosensitivity.
Other: increased residual nitrogen, candidiasis, intestinal dysbiosis, discoloration of teeth in children.
Pregnancy, children age up to 8 years, hypersensitivity to tetracyclines, porphyria, severe liver insufficiency, leukopenia, lactation period, myasthenia (for IV administration).
Doxycycline is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Doxycycline crosses the placental barrier. This medication may cause long-term discoloration of the teeth, enamel hypoplasia, inhibition of growth of bones of the fetus and also the development of fatty liver.
If necessary using during lactation patients should stop breastfeeding.
With careful use of Doxycycline with impaired liver function. If a patient has renal impairment the dose adjustment is not required.
To prevent local irritating action Doxycycline should be taken during the day with plenty of fluids, food or milk. Due to possible development of photosensitivity it is necessary the restriction of insolation during treatment and for 4-5 days thereafter.
Doxycycline is not used in children younger than 8 years because tetracyclines (including Doxycycline) are causing long-term discoloration of the teeth, enamel hypoplasia and retardation of longitudinal growth of bones in these patients.
Doxycycline solution for IV administration should be used no later than 72 hours after its preparation.
Medications containing metal ions (antacids, products containing iron, magnesium, calcium) form inactive chelates with Doxycycline, in connection with what it is necessary to avoid their simultaneous use.
It needed to avoid combination with penicillins, cephalosporins, bactericidal action and is an antagonist of bacteriostatic antibiotics (including Doxycycline).
Absorption of Doxycycline is reduced by cholestyramine and colestipol (observe the interval between the reception of at least 3 h).
Due to suppression of intestinal microflora Doxycycline reduces prothrombin index which requires dose adjustment of indirect anticoagulants.
Doxycycline reduces the reliability of contraception and increases the frequency of breakthrough bleeding while taking estrogen-containing oral contraceptives.
Simultaneous administration of Doxycycline with:
Treatment: discontinuation, symptomatic and supportive therapy. Hemodialysis is ineffective.
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Adoxa 100 mg tablet | 13.86 USD |
Adoxa 50 mg tablet | 9.29 USD |
Adoxa 75 mg tablet | 12.77 USD |
Adoxa pak 1-100 mg tablet | 9.88 USD |
Adoxa pak 1-150 mg tablet | 19.93 USD |
Apo-Doxy 100 mg Capsule | 0.61 USD |
Apo-Doxy 100 mg Tablet | 0.61 USD |
Avidoxy 100 mg tablet | 11.52 USD |
Capsules, Coated Pellets; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg | |
Capsules; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg | |
Capsules; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 150 mg | |
Capsules; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg | |
Capsules; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 40 mg | |
Capsules; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 50 mg | |
Doryx 100 mg Enteric Coated Tabs | 10.31 USD |
Doryx 150 mg Enteric Coated Tabs | 17.51 USD |
Doryx 75 mg Enteric Coated Tabs | 8.76 USD |
Doryx dr 100 mg tablet | 9.91 USD |
Doryx dr 150 mg tablet | 16.83 USD |
Doryx dr 75 mg tablet | 8.42 USD |
Doxycin 100 mg Capsule | 0.61 USD |
Doxycin 100 mg Tablet | 0.61 USD |
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg capsule | 1.18 USD |
Doxycycline Hyclate 50 mg capsule | 0.76 USD |
Doxycycline Monohydrate 100 mg capsule | 2.22 USD |
Doxycycline Monohydrate 100 mg tablet | 5.12 USD |
Doxycycline Monohydrate 150 mg tablet | 9.51 USD |
Doxycycline Monohydrate 50 mg capsule | 1.51 USD |
Doxycycline Monohydrate 50 mg tablet | 3.0 USD |
Doxycycline hyc 100 mg vial | 14.16 USD |
Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg tablet | 1.28 USD |
Doxycycline hyclate 20 mg tablet | 1.28 USD |
Doxycycline hyclate powder | 2.56 USD |
Doxycycline mono 100 mg tablet | 5.98 USD |
Doxycycline mono 150 mg tablet | 9.13 USD |
Doxycycline mono 50 mg tablet | 4.17 USD |
Doxycycline mono 75 mg tablet | 5.74 USD |
Injectable; Injection; Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg | |
Injectable; Injection; Doxycycline Hyclate 200 mg | |
Monodox 100 mg capsule | 13.46 USD |
Monodox 50 mg capsule | 6.0 USD |
Monodox 75 mg capsule | 11.02 USD |
Novo-Doxylin 100 mg Capsule | 0.61 USD |
Novo-Doxylin 100 mg Tablet | 0.61 USD |
Nu-Doxycycline 100 mg Capsule | 0.61 USD |
Oracea 40 mg Delayed Release Capsule | 12.44 USD |
Oracea 40 mg capsule | 11.96 USD |
Periostat 20 mg tablet | 5.75 USD |
Pms-Doxycycline 100 mg Capsule | 0.61 USD |
Pms-Doxycycline 100 mg Tablet | 0.61 USD |
Powder for Suspension; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 25 mg / 5 ml | |
Tablets, Delayed Release; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg | |
Tablets, Delayed Release; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 150 mg | |
Tablets, Delayed Release; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 75 mg | |
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 50 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Doxycycline Hyclate 75 mg | |
Vibra-tabs 100 mg tablet | 6.67 USD |
Vibramycin 100 mg capsule | 1.91 USD |
Vibramycin 25 mg/5ml Suspension 60ml Bottle | 36.29 USD |
Vibramycin 50 mg capsule | 2.41 USD |
Vibramycin 50 mg/5 ml syrup | 0.64 USD |
Vibramycin 50 mg/5ml Syrup | 0.67 USD |
Depending on the reaction of the Doxycycline after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Doxycycline not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Doxycycline addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology