Doxycycline

Overview

Doxycycline is a semi-synthetic, broad spectrum tetracycline antibiotic derived from methacycline. Tetracyclines are derivative of polycyclic naphthacenecarboxamide. They are bacteriostatic and effective against many gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Doxycycline is the first drug of choice for prophylaxis of "travelers diarrhoea".Doxycycline is administered orally. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the drug at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Doxycycline (HCl) is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue drug, it may result in ineffective treatment.

Categories

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Doxycycline's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

100 mg100 (100)24 hourlyPOMaintenance, As Required
200 mg200 (200)As recommended.POOn first day.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

Not Recommended in this Age Group

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

Not recommended under 12 yrs.

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Doxycycline

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