FIDSON DOXYCYCLINE 100MG CAP
Doxycycline, a tetracycline is a broad spectrum antibiotic exhibiting bacteriostatic properties against a broad spectrum of bacteria and also has some antiprotozoal property.
Description
Doxycycline, a tetracycline is a broad spectrum antibiotic exhibiting bacteriostatic properties against a broad spectrum of bacteria and also has some antiprotozoal property.
Doxycycline is indicated in the treatment of a large number of infections caused by susceptible organism such as;
- Infections caused by Rickettsia including ehrlichiosis, Typhus, Spotted fevers, Trench fever and Q fever
- Infections caused by Chlamydia including psittacosis, Trachoma, non-gonococcal urethritis, Pharyngitis and Pnuemonia due to Chlamydia pneumoniae
- Infections caused by Mycoplasma especially pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
- Treatment of Cholera
- Oral treatment of Acne and Rosacea
- In the treatment of Gonorrhea in patient allergic to Penicillin
- In Chemoprophylaxis of Malaria
- Prophylaxis for diarrhoea caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli.
SIDE / ADVERSE EFFECT
Gastrointestinal disturbances including Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, Dry mouth, Glossitis, Discolouration of the tongue, Stomatitis, Dysphagia, Hypersensitivity reactions including Rashes, exfoliative dermatitis, Urticaria and Asthma. Rare effects observed include Haemolytic anaemia, Eosinophilia, Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia.
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