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Description
Difidox Injection is an antibiotic which is used in the treatment of infections in the lungs, reproductive organs and also used as prophylaxis for malaria. This medicine may cause teeth discolouration in the children. It may increase the risk of sunburns when exposed to sunlight.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Difidox Injection
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Difidox Injection
Abdominal pain
Decreased appetite
Diarrhea
Headache
Joint pain
Blurred vision
Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
Pale skin
Difficult or painful urination
Mouth ulcers
Swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs,or feet
Inflammation of heart muscles
Uses of Difidox Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Cholera
This medicine used in the treatment of infection caused by the bacterium called Vibrio cholera.
Mycoplasma Pneumonia
This medicine is used in the treatment of pneumonia which is a lung infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Brucellosis
This medicine is used in the treatment of Brucellosis, a bacterial infection that spreads from animals and is caused by Brucella bacteria.
Rickettsial Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of Rickettsial infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine. Hence, patients are advised not to consume alcohol while receiving this medicine. If you consume alcohol on a regular basis, appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on your clinical condition.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Doxycycline or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Liver diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Kidney diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of developing bacteria that are drug-resistant.
Photosensitivity
This medicine may increase the risk of sunburn. This risk is especially higher in patients exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. If any symptoms such as a skin rash or redness occur, discontinue treatment and contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine. Hence, patients are advised not to consume alcohol while receiving this medicine. If you consume alcohol on a regular basis, appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on your clinical condition.
Interaction with Medicine
Warfarin
Ethinyl Estradiol
Digoxin
Calcium gluconate
Disease interactions
Gastrointestinal Diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by interrupting protein synthesis.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Tetracyclines
Schedule
Schedule H
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