Doxico 100 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 2.15 (100's pack: ৳ 215.00)

Medicine Details

Title

  • Doxico Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Tetracycline

Description

Doxico is a highly active broad-spectrum antibiotic of the tetracycline group.

Indications

  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Gastrointestinal tract infections
  • Chlamydial infections
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Other infections

Pharmacology

Doxico is active against a wide range of bacteria, spirochete, mycoplasma, rickettsia, and mycobacteria.

Usual Dosage

200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg daily for 7-10 days.

Severe Infections Dosage

200 mg daily for 10 days.

Acne Dosage

100 mg daily.

Genital Chlamydia and Urethritis Dosage

100 mg twice daily for 7-21 days.

Administration

Capsules should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid during meals while sitting or standing.

Interactions

  • Impaired absorption by antacids containing aluminium, calcium, or magnesium
  • Impaired absorption by iron-containing preparations
  • Impaired absorption by bismuth salicylate
  • Barbiturates, carbamazepine, and phenytoin decrease half-life of Doxico
  • Concurrent use with tetracyclines may render oral contraceptives less effective
  • Potential need for downward adjustment of anticoagulant dosages for patients on anticoagulant therapy
  • 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
  • Diarrhoea
  • Skin rashes
  • Hemolytic anaemia
  • Eosinophilia

Pregnancy & Lactation

Doxycycline should be avoided in pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Precautions & Warnings

Tetracyclines drugs should not be used during tooth development to avoid permanent discoloration of teeth.

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.

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