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Doxycycline Drug Info
Generic Name: Doxycycline Injection (DOX-i-SYE-kleen)
Brand Name: Examples include Doxy 100 and Doxy 200
Doxycycline is used for:
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It may be used
in combination with other medicines to treat certain amoeba infections.
It may also be used to prevent or slow the progression of anthrax
after exposure.
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing
the growth of bacteria. Slowing bacteria's growth allows the body's
immune system to destroy the bacteria.
Do NOT use Doxycycline if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Doxycycline or another
tetracycline
you are taking acitretin, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), or penicillins
(eg, amoxicillin)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any
of these apply to you.
Before using Doxycycline :
Some medical conditions may interact with Doxycycline . Tell your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially
if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have diarrhea, a stomach or intestinal infection, or the blood disease
porphyria
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Doxycycline . Tell your health
care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially
any of the following:
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins
(eg, phenytoin), or penicillinsbecause they may decrease this medicine's
effectiveness
Acitretin or isotretinoin because side effects, such as increased pressure
inside the skull (resulting in severe headaches and vision problems) may occur
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), methotrexate, or methoxyflurane because the
actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) because their effectiveness may
be decreased by Doxycycline
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur.
Ask your health care provider if Doxycycline may interact with
other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider
before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Doxycycline :
Use Doxycycline as directed by your doctor. Check the label on
the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Doxycycline is usually given as an injection at your doctor's
office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Doxycycline at
home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure
you understand how to use Doxycycline . Follow the procedures you
are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider
if you have any questions.
Do not use Doxycycline if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored,
or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
Doxycycline works best if it is used at the same time each day.
To clear up your infection completely, use Doxycycline for the full course
of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
If your doctor directs you to switch to medicine that you take by mouth,
be sure you understand how to take it.
If you miss a dose of Doxycycline , use it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about
how to use Doxycycline .
Important safety information:
Be sure to use Doxycycline for the full course of treatment.
If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely.
The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other
medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the
future.
Long-term or repeated use of Doxycycline may cause a second infection. Tell
your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to
be changed to treat this.
Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea,
or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your
doctor.
Doxycycline may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun,
sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Doxycycline . Use
a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than
a short time.
Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while
you are using Doxycycline . To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth
control (eg, condoms).
Lab tests may be performed while you use Doxycycline . These tests may be
used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all
doctor and lab appointments.
Doxycycline should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 8 years old; permanent
tooth discoloration (yellow-gray-brown) may occur.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Doxycycline has been shown to cause harm to
the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will
need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Doxycycline while you are pregnant.
Doxycycline is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Doxycycline
. Possible side effects of Doxycycline :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no,
or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these
most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Loss of appetite; nausea; sensitivity to sunlight; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side
effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue;
unusual hoarseness); bloody stools; dark urine; decreased urination;
fever, chills, or sore throat; severe diarrhea; severe or persistent
headache; stomach pain or cramps; throat irritation; trouble swallowing;
unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vaginal irritation
or discharge; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur.
If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects,
contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side
effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control
Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm),
or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Doxycycline :
Store mixed powder at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) for up to 48
hours. Mixed solution is stable under fluorescent light for 48
hours, but must be protected from direct sunlight during storage
and administration. Mixed solution may be stored up to 72 hours
before administration if refrigerated and protected from sunlight
and artificial light. Infusion must be completed within 12 hours
of mixing. Throw away any unused portion. Keep Doxycycline out
of the reach of children and away from pets.
When frozen immediately after mixing in sterile water, the solution
is stable for up to 8 weeks when stored at 68 degrees F (20 degrees
C). If the product is warmed, avoid heating it after the thawing
is complete. Do not refreeze the solution once it has been thawed.
General information:
If you have any questions about Doxycycline , please talk with
your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Doxycycline is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed.
Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information
about Doxycycline . If you have questions about the medicine you
are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor,
pharmacist, or other health care provider. |
