#doxydar

[jordan-pharmacy]

Doxydar (doxycycline)

Drug Class:

Antibiotic (tetracycline, protein synthesis inhibitor)

Indications:

acne

cholera

eye infections

respiratory infections

enteritis

STDs

meningitis

anthrax

clostridium difficile

Neisseria meningitidis

gram -ve infections

Doses:

100mg capsules

Initial: 100mg BID on DAY ONE

Maintenance: 100 mg/day as 1 or 2 doses

Side Effects:

Yellowing of teeth and soft tissue

Photosensitivity (wear sunscreen!)

Esophageal irritation (drink lots of water + don't lie down!)

Interactions:

Diary products (Mg, Ca, Al)

Contraceptives (use backup contraception)

Isoterinoin / vit A

Manufacturer:

Dar Al Dawa

Drug Store:

Dar Al Dawa

Contraindications:

Tetracycline allergy

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Children < 8 yrs

Severe hepatic impairment

Severe renal impairment