Doxyaeq Injection Substitute
Composition:
DOXYCYCLINE-100MG
Uses:
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits:
Doxyaeq Injection belongs to the class of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites. It is used to treat respiratory tract infections (influenza, pneumonia), genitourinary infections (syphilis, gonorrhoea), anthrax infection, sinuses, eye, and skin infections. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off-label, usage includes the prevention of malaria and the treatment of acne.
Doxyaeq Injection stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Doxyaeq Injection helps treat bacterial infections.
No, Doxyaeq Injection should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is necessary; otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form and will also become difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
If you are taking Doxyaeq Injection, avoid taking antacids containing aluminium, calcium or magnesium or other drugs containing these cations; oral zinc, iron salts or bismuth preparations within 2 hours of consumption of Doxyaeq Injection as they may affect the absorption of Doxyaeq Injection. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking Doxyaeq Injection as they may also impair the absorption of Doxyaeq Injection.
Use of Doxyaeq Injection during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age.
Doxyaeq Injection may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. So, apply sunscreen while going out and wear protective clothing and sunglasses. Avoid prolonged and unnecessary exposure to sunlight.
Doxyaeq Injection may lower the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, rings, patches, or injections. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns, your doctor may advise regarding other forms of contraception.
Doxyaeq Injection does not completely prevent malaria caused by P. falciparum as Doxyaeq Injection is given as a prophylactic regimen (protection) whenever anyone enters a malaria-prone area.