Supracyclin
Supracyclin Brand names, Supracyclin Analogs
Supracyclin Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Supracyclin Chemical_Formula
C22H24N2O8
Supracyclin RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/doxycyc.htm
Supracyclin fda sheet
Supracyclin msds (material safety sheet)
Supracyclin Synthesis Reference
C. R. Stephens et al.; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 80; 5324 (1958)
Supracyclin Molecular Weight
444.435 g/mol
Supracyclin Melting Point
201 oC
Supracyclin H2O Solubility
630 mg/L
Supracyclin State
Solid
Supracyclin LogP
-1.219
Supracyclin Dosage Forms
Tablet; Capsule; Gel; Liquid; Powder; Powder for solution
Supracyclin 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
Supracyclin 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.
Supracyclin Absorption
completely absorbed after oral administration
Supracyclin 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)
Supracyclin Patient Information
Supracyclin Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
