Doxy 100
Brand names,
Doxy 100
Analogs
Doxy 100
Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C22H24N2O8
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/doxycyc.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
C. R. Stephens et al.; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 80; 5324 (1958)
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Molecular Weight
444.435 g/mol
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Melting Point
201 oC
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H2O Solubility
630 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
-1.219
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Dosage Forms
Tablet; Capsule; Gel; Liquid; Powder; Powder for solution
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Indication
For the treatment of the following infections:Rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae, Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, Uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Lymphogranuloma ve
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Pharmacology
Doxycycline, a long-acting tetracycline derived from oxytetracycline, is used to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis and treat non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis, exacerbations of bronchitis in patients with COPD, and adult periodontitis.
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Absorption
completely absorbed after oral administration
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side effects and Toxicity
anorexia, nausea, diarrhoea, glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis and inflammatory lesions (with monilial overgrowth) in the anogenital region. skin reactions such as maculopapular and erythematous rashes, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity, hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, anaphylaxis, anaphyl-actoid purpura, pericarditis, and exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, benign intracranial hypertension in adults disappearing on discontinuation of the medicine, haematologic abnormalities such as haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and eosinophilia. LD50=262 mg/kg(i.p. in rat)
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria