Information About Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline)

What is Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline)

Working of Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline)

Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline) Dosage or Administration

Precautions for Taking Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline)

Interaction of Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline) with Other Drugs

Side effects of Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline)

Doxycycline is generic equivalent of Adoxa, it is used to treat Treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Rickettsia, Mycoplasma pneumoniae; treatment of trachoma and susceptible infections when penicillins are contraindicated; treatment of acute intestinal amebiasis, uncomplicated gonorrhea in adults; prophylaxis of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Periodontitis: Adjunct treatment to scaling and root planing to promote attachment level gain and reduce pocket depth. Unlabeled use(s): Prevention of “traveler's diarrhea.”

What is Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline)

Generic Adoxa belong to calss Antibiotic/Tetracycline. Generic Doxycycline Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.

Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline) Dosage or Administration

Infection

ADULTS and children > 8 YR AND > 45 KG: PO/IV 200 mg day 1, then 100 to 200 mg qd in single or divided doses. CHILDREN > 8 YR AND < 45 KG: PO/IV 4.4 mg/kg day 1, then 2.2 mg/kg in single or 2 divided doses. CHILDREN > 8 YR: 2 mg/kg/day; do not exceed 100 mg/day.

Acute Gonococcal Infection

ADULTS & CHILDREN < 8 YR (AND ³ 45 KG): PO 200 mg immediately, then 100 mg at bedtime day 1, then 200 mg qd for 3 days. Single visit alternative: PO 300 mg immediately, followed by 300 mg in 1 hr.

Primary/Secondary Syphilis

ADULTS (NONPREGNANT PENICILLIN-ALLERGIC): PO/IV 100 mg bid for 2 wk.

Chlamydia

ADULTS & CHILDREN ³ 8 YR: PO 100 mg bid for 7 days.

Malaria Prophylaxis

ADULTS: PO 100 mg qd, beginning 1 to 2 days before travel and continuing for 4 wk after leaving area.

Periodontitis

ADULTS: PO 20 mg bid as an adjunct following scaling and root planing for £ 9 mo. Administer tablets ³ 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals; administer capsules ³ 1 hr before the morning and evening meals.

Precautions for Taking Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline)

Pregnancy: Category D. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk. Children: Not recommended in children < 8 yrs; abnormal bone formation and tooth discoloration may result. Anticoagulants: May need to decrease dosage of anticoagulant. Hepatic effects: Doses > 2 g/day have been associated with liver failure; monitor function and avoid other hepatotoxic drugs. Outdated product: Do not use; degradation products of drug are highly nephrotoxic. Photosensitivity: May occur; avoid exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light. Prolonged use: May result in thrombophlebitis; use oral form whenever reasonable. Renal impairment: Dosage reduction is required. Superinfection: Prolonged use may result in bacterial or fungal overgrowth.

Interaction of Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline) with Other Drugs

Antacids containing aluminum, zinc, calcium, magnesium, bismuth salts, divalent/trivalent cations: May decrease oral absorption of doxycycline. Barbiturates, carbamazepine, hydantoins: May increase metabolism of and decrease effect of doxycycline. Digoxin: May increase digoxin serum levels. Iron salts: May decrease absorption of doxycycline. Methoxyflurane: Increased potential for nephrotoxicity exists; do not use together. Penicillins: May interfere with bactericidal action of penicillins.

Side effects of Generic Adoxa (Doxycycline)

CNS: Pseudotumor cerebri, manifested by headache and blurred vision. DERM: Rash; photosensitivity. GI: Diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain or discomfort; anorexia; bulky, loose stools; sore throat; glossitis. HEMA: Hemolytic anemia; thrombocytopenia; neutropenia. OTHER: Hypersensitivity reactions (eg, urticaria, anaphylaxis, pericarditis).
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