Biocap 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxycycline hydrochloride |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
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
- Effective against spirochete, mycoplasma, rickettsia, and mycobacteria
- Used as an alternate to penicillin
Pharmacology
- Bacteriostatic antibiotic
- Broad spectrum activity
- More active against Staphylococcus aureus and Nocardia
- Active against penicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus
- Active against certain Gram-negative strains of bacteria
Dosage
- Usual dose of 200 mg on first day, then 100 mg daily for 7-10 days
- Severe infections dosage of 200 mg daily for 10 days
- Acne dosage of 100 mg daily
- Uncomplicated genital chlamydia dosage of 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 antacid containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium, and iron containing preparation
- Absorption impaired by bismuth salicylate
- Barbiturates, carbamazepine and phenytoin decrease half-life
- Render oral contraceptive less effective
- Necessitates downward adjustment of anticoagulant dosages
- Avoid giving tetracyclines in conjunction with penicillin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any tetracyclines
- Children under 8 years of age
- Pregnant women
- Lactating mothers
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Skin rashes
- Hemolytic anemia
- Eosinophilia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoided in pregnant women
- Enters breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Can cause permanent discoloration of teeth during tooth development
- Not to be used in children under 8 years
Therapeutic Class
- Tetracycline group of drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light