Doxycycline

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Long-acting tetracycline.

Indication
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Infections of skin and soft tissues.

Dosage and method of use
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For infections 100-200 mg/day p.o.

Preparations
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Doxy-Wolff, Doxyhexal, Doxycycline-Ratiopharm, Supracycline

Note(s)
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Wrong indications are infections caused by streptococci including pneumococci (angina tonsillaris, lobar pneumonia).

Literature
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  1. Simor AE et al (2007) Randomized controlled trial of chlorhexidine gluconate for washing, intranasal mupirocin, and rifampin and doxycycline versus no treatment for the eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization. Clin Infect Dis 44: 178-185

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Tetracyclines;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020