doxycycline(Vibramycin, Doryx, Oracea)
Tetracycline antibiotic
Pronunciation
/ˌdɒksɪˈsaɪkliːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- doxycycline
- Brand names
- Vibramycin, Doryx, Oracea, Adoxa, Acticlate
- Therapeutic class
- Tetracycline antibiotic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with full glass of water; remain upright 30 minutes.
- Use sunscreen, long sleeves - significant photosensitivity.
- Avoid in pregnancy and children <8 yr.
- Separate antacids, dairy, iron, MVI by 2 hours.
- For malaria prophylaxis, continue 4 weeks after travel.
Sources
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