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69 ViewsBrand Name: Adoxa, Doryx, Monodox,
Drug Class: Antibiotic (Tetracycline)
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Antivirals and Antibiotics
Dosage Form: Tablet Capsule - 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg , Tablets - 20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg , Tablets (DR) - 50mg, 60mg, 75mg, 100mg, 120mg, 150mg, 200mg , Capsule (DR) - 40mg , IV - 100mg , Oral suspension - 25mg/5ml , Syrup - 50mg/5ml , Periodontal ER liquid - 10%
Common Usage: Bacterial infections - commonly urinary tract infection (UTI), community acquired pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
How it works
Binds to the 30S and 50S ribosomal units of bacteria to inhibit protein synthesis
Pregnancy
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of doxycycline in pregnant women
Lactation
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from doxycycline, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother
Warnings
Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity ; Warnings: Teeth discoloration in children less than 8 years old, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, photosensitivity, Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
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