Doxycycline

Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic.

Producing countries: Germany, Belarus, Croatia, Russia, France, Great Britain, Switzerland, Poland.

Manufacturers: Bayer (Germany), Belmedpreparaty (Belarus), Belupo (Croatia), Vector (Russia), Creat Laboratory (France), Norton Healthcare (Great Britain), Rivofarm (Switzerland), Tarchominsky Pharmaceutical Plant (Poland), Tyumen Chemical and Pharmaceutical Plant (Russia).

International name: Doxycycline.

Synonyms: Apo-Doxy, Bassado, Vibramycin, etc.

Dosage forms: tablets, capsules, powder for injection, solution for injection.

Ingredients: doxycycline.

Indications for use: infections caused by pathogens sensitive to the drug, diseases of the ENT organs, respiratory organs, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, skin, etc.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, age under 9 years.

Side effects: dysbacteriosis, allergic reactions, photosensitivity.

Interactions: reduces effectiveness when taken simultaneously with antacids, laxatives, barbiturates, rifampicin, etc.

Special instructions: blood composition, liver function should be monitored, and direct sunlight should be avoided.