DXC 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 125.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxycycline hydrochloride |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Chlamydial infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Other infections
Description
- Highly active broad-spectrum antibiotic
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Main mechanism of action on protein synthesis
Pharmacology
- Semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic
- Bacteriostatic antibiotic
- More active against Staphylococcus aureus and Nocardia
- Active against penicillin-resistant strains
- Active against certain Gram-negative strains
- Active against various anaerobes
- Active against Haemophilus influenzae
- Active against Nocardia, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Rickettsiae
- Active against spirochetes and Plasmodium falciparum
Dosage
- Usual dose: 200 mg on first day, then 100 mg daily for 7-10 days
- Severe infections: 200 mg daily for 10 days
- Acne: 100 mg daily
- Uncomplicated genital chlamydia, non-gonococcal urethritis: 100 mg twice daily for 7-21 days
Administration
- Capsules should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid during meals while sitting or standing
Interaction
- Absorption impaired by antacids and iron-containing preparations
- Half-life decreased by barbiturates, carbamazepine, and phenytoin
- May render oral contraceptives less effective
- Anticoagulant dosages may require downward adjustment
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines
- Children under 8 years of age
- Pregnant women
- Lactating mothers
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rashes
- Hemolytic anaemia
- Eosinophilia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be avoided in pregnant women
- Enters breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause permanent discoloration of teeth during tooth development
Therapeutic Class
- Tetracycline group of drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep all medicines out of reach of children
- Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light