Doxysina 100 mg (Capsule)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxycycline hydrochloride |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections: Pneumonia, influenza, sinusitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis
- Gastrointestinal tract infections: Cholera, traveler's diarrhea, shigella dysentery, acute intestinal amebiasis
- Chlamydial infections: Lympho-granuloma venereum, psittacosis, trachoma
- Sexually transmitted diseases: Non-gonococcal urethritis, acute pelvic inflammatory disease, uncomplicated urethral and endocervical or rectal infections, gonorrhea, syphilis, pyelonephritis, cystitis
- Other infections: Impetigo, furunculosis, inclusion conjunctivitis, brucellosis, tularemia, cellulitis, acne, Q-fever
Description
Highly active broad-spectrum antibiotic of tetracycline group effective against a wide range of microorganisms
Pharmacology
Semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic with broad spectrum activity, primarily bacteriostatic, active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, spirochetes, mycoplasma, rickettsia, mycobacteria
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 (14-21 days in pelvic inflammatory disease)
Administration
Capsules should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid during meals while sitting or standing
Interaction
Absorption impaired by antacids, iron-containing preparations, and bismuth salicylate, decreased half-life with barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin, concomitant use may render oral contraceptives less effective
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines, children under 8 years, pregnant women, lactating mothers
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Skin rashes
- Hemolytic anemia
- Eosinophilia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Avoid in pregnant women, enters breast milk, should not breastfeed
Precautions & Warnings
Avoid use during tooth development, may cause permanent discoloration of teeth
Therapeutic Class
Tetracycline group of drugs
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light