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Doxific 100mg Injection
Salt Composition: DOXYCYCLINE
- Manufacturer: GUFIC BIOSCIENCE LTD
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s)
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Strength: 100MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store the injection below 25°C Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets If you missed the dosing schedule, inform your healthcare professional immediately and reschedule.
₹227.00₹527.73
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Product Introduction
Doxific 100mg injection contains the active ingredient Doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat various infections including chest, lung, and nasal infections; urinary tract infections; acne; eye infections; and sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. It is also used for fever associated with tick bites, malaria, scrub typhus, traveller's diarrhoea, and leptospirosis.
Do not use Doxific 100mg injection if you are allergic to Doxycycline or any other ingredients. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or attempting to conceive. Avoid use during periods of tooth development, including pregnancy, infancy, and in children below 8 years of age, as it may cause permanent discoloration of teeth or impair proper tooth development.
Inform your physician before treatment if you have kidney or liver problems, blood disorders, or other medical conditions. Complete the full course of treatment as prescribed, even if you feel better. Discontinuing treatment prematurely may result in infection recurrence or progression.
Common side effects of Doxific 100mg injection include photosensitivity (skin reaction on exposure to sunlight), vomiting, nausea, and diarrhoea. Temporary pain or skin rash at the injection site may occur. Inform your physician if side effects persist.
Uses
Chest, lung, or nasal infections Urinary tract infections Acne Eye infections Sexually transmitted diseases Fevers associated with tick bites
How it works
Doxific 100mg injection is in a class of medications called tetracycline antimicrobial drug. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. It has bacteriostatic activity against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.
How to Use
Doxific 100mg injection will be administered to you by a doctor or other healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and duration of the therapy based on your disease status, severity, and other factors such as body weight, other disease conditions, and age. This medicine will be given intravenously (into your vein). Do not self-administer the injection.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Rash Diarrhea Loss of appetite Nausea, vomiting Sore gums Myalgia Bacterial vaginosis Serious Severe skin rash Liver injury Bone problems Infections
Expert Tips
You should avoid direct sunlight while taking this medication since your skin may be more sensitive to sunburn than usual. If you experience severe, prolonged, or bloody diarrhea while taking Doxific 100mg injection, notify your doctor immediately because the medication may need to be stopped. When used for an extended period, the medication may induce infections. For 7 days, avoid teeth brushing, flossing, and other mechanical oral hygiene activities. Your doctor may suggest you undergo certain blood tests to assess the medication's efficacy and monitor any adverse effects.
References
- Doxycycline Hyclate for injection. Pfizer, [Published September 2013]. [Accessed May 2, 2023.] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/050442s016lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Tetracyclines and Chloramphenicol (Broad-spectrum Antibiotics), 7th edition, 2013, 733-737.
- Goodman & Gilmanâs, The Pharmacological Basics of Therapeutics, Protein synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1521-1527.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Do not take Doxific 100mg injection if you are pregnant because this may harm the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Doxific 100mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Doxific 100mg injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.