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Doc Dr 100 MG Tablet DR
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Doc Dr 100 MG Tablet DR

Manufactured byOctane Biotech
ContainsDoxycycline
Description
Doc Dr 100 MG Tablet DR 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 discoloration in the children. It may increase the risk of sunburns when exposed to sunlight.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Doc Dr 100 MG Tablet DR

  • 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
  • Haemolytic anaemia
  • Swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs,or feet
  • Inflammation of heart muscles

Uses of Doc Dr 100 MG Tablet DR

What is it prescribed for?

  • Cholera
  • Mycoplasma Pneumonia
  • Chlamydia Infection (Sexually transmitted disease)
  • Brucellosis
  • Malaria prophylaxis
  • Rickettsial Infection
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time until 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 necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

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 necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
General warnings

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.

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.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 8 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

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 development of bacteria that are resistant to the medicine.

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

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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 is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by interrupting protein synthesis.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Tetracyclines

Schedule

Schedule H

Doxycycline: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 19 April 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682063.html

Doxycycline - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 20 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00254

[Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2020 [cited 20 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/050795s005lbl.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Feb 2020

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