Doxycycline

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Doxycycline is "a synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. Animal studies suggest that it may cause less tooth staining than other tetracyclines. It is used in some areas for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria".[1]

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption

Immediate-release formulations of doxycycline, similar to tetracycline[2], has absorption affected by milk.[3]

Distribution

Metabolism

Excretion

Medical uses

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Doxycycline. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
  2. Leyden JJ (1985). "Absorption of minocycline hydrochloride and tetracycline hydrochloride. Effect of food, milk, and iron". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 12 (2 Pt 1): 308–12. PMID 3838321[e]
  3. Meyer FP, Specht H, Quednow B, Walther H (1989). "Influence of milk on the bioavailability of doxycycline--new aspects". Infection 17 (4): 245–6. PMID 2767766[e]

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