Doxycycline
Doxycycline Information
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Doxycycline
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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.
Indications
Doxycycline is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne vulgaris, Anthrax, Breast cancer, Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Genitourinary tract infections, GI infections, Heart failure, Malaria prophylaxis, Opthalmic infections, Plasmodium falciparum malaria, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infections, Schizophrenia and other psychoses, Severe infections, Sinusitis, Soft tissue infections, To reduce degradation of pancreatic enzyme supplements, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Adjunct in the treatment of P. Falciparum malaria, Adult growth hormone deficiency, Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, Rosacea.
Contraindication
Doxycycline is contraindicated in conditions like Systemic lupus erythematosus,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Doxycycline, which give rise to further complications include Staining of developing teeth, Hypoplasia of enamel.Doxycycline produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pseudomembranous colitis, Anaphylaxis, Liver damage. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Doxycycline therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Doxycycline include GI disturbances.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Doxycycline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Anorexia, Skin reactions, Skin rashes, Maculopapular rash, Urticaria, Vaginitis, Photosensitivity, Glossitis, StomatitisX, Hemolytic anemia, Dysphagia, Erythematous rash, Pericarditis, Exfoliative dermatitis, GI disturbance, Anaphylactoid purpura.
Warnings
Doxycycline should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma). Take appropriate measures if secondary infection occurs. Perform periodic laboratory evaluation of organ system (e.g. liver or kidney) in case of long term therapy.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Doxycycline Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 100 mg |
| Single Dose | 100 (100) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: Maintenance, As Required | |
| Dose | 200 mg |
| Single Dose | 200 (200) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | PO |
| Note: On first day. |
Doxycycline Dosage for Neonatal
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
Doxycycline Dosage for Paedriatic
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
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