Doxisyn 100 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (100's pack: ৳ 200.00)

Medicine Details

Title

Doxisyn Antibiotic Capsules

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

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

Indications

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

Function

Treats a wide range of bacterial infections

Active Ingredient

Doxycycline Hydrochloride

Pharmacology

Bacteriostatic antibiotic with broad spectrum activity

Usual Dosage

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

Severe Infections Dosage

200 mg daily for 10 days

Acne Treatment Dosage

100 mg daily

Genital Chlamydia 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

Interaction

  • Impaired absorption by antacids
  • Decreased half-life by barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin
  • Reduction of oral contraceptive effectiveness
  • Anticoagulant dose adjustment required
  • Contraindicated with penicillin

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

Avoid in pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers

Precautions Warnings

Do not use during tooth development to avoid permanent discoloration of teeth

Therapeutic Class

Tetracycline group of drugs

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light

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