Doxycycline Capsule 100 mg - Life Care Drugs and Medicines

💊 Doxycycline Capsule 100 mg

Doxycycline 100 mg capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.
It comes in a gelatin capsule form, typically colored (yellow, green, or blue) depending on the brand.
Each capsule contains 100 mg of doxycycline hyclate or monohydrate, equivalent to 100 mg doxycycline base.
The capsule allows for once or twice daily dosing, enhancing patient compliance.
It is classified as a prescription-only medication, available in blister strips or bottles.

Doxycycline is a semisynthetic tetracycline derivative with a long half-life.
It is bacteriostatic, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit.
Effective against a wide range of organisms, including atypical bacteria and some parasites.
It is highly lipophilic, ensuring good penetration into tissues, secretions, and even the CNS.
Doxycycline is stable in acidic environments, making it well-suited for oral use.

Wide-spectrum efficacy against gram-positive, gram-negative, intracellular, and atypical organisms.
Convenient dosing schedule (once or twice daily).
Well tolerated compared to other tetracyclines, with less gastrointestinal upset.
Can be used for multiple conditions, including infections, malaria, and acne.
Less phototoxicity and resistance compared to older tetracyclines.

Treatment of respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis.
Management of sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and syphilis.
Prophylaxis and treatment of malaria, especially in travelers.
Effective in treating acne vulgaris, rosacea, and skin infections.
Used for zoonotic and vector-borne infections, such as leptospirosis, scrub typhus, and Lyme disease.