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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

DOXYCYCLINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Doxicip 100Mg Inj

Doxicip 100Mg Inj belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoea, syphilis), and gum infections (periodontitis). Besides this, Doxicip 100Mg Inj may also be used to treat or prevent anthrax.

Doxicip 100Mg Inj contains 'Doxycycline' which stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Doxicip 100Mg Inj helps treat bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

Doxicip 100Mg Inj will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Doxicip 100Mg Inj may cause pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Doxicip 100Mg Inj do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.

Do not take Doxicip 100Mg Inj if you are allergic to any of the components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use of Doxicip 100Mg Inj during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below 8 years) may cause teeth staining (yellow-grey-brown). Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Doxicip 100Mg Inj

Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Doxicip 100Mg Inj will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Doxicip 100Mg Inj 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.

Storage

Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Doxicip 100 mg Injection

Drug Warnings

Do not take Doxicip 100Mg Inj if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have lupus, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.  Use of Doxicip 100Mg Inj during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below 8 years) may cause teeth staining (yellow-grey-brown). Consult your doctor if you experience any skin reactions, fever,  muscle, or joint problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Doxicip 100 mg Injection can increase the risk and severity of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Doxicip 100 mg Injection together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Tretinoin with Doxicip 100 mg Injection can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Doxicip 100 mg Injection is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Taking isotretinoin with Doxicip 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of a rare condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isotretinoin and Doxicip 100 mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Taking Doxicip 100 mg Injection with etretinate may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Doxicip 100 mg Injection is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Doxicip 100 mg Injection with calcium acetate can reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between calcium acetate and Doxicip 100 mg Injection, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is adviced to take Doxicip 100 mg Injection 2 hrs before or 6 hours after taking calcium acetate. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DoxycyclineAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of aminolevulinic acid with Doxicip 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Doxicip 100 mg Injection with Aminolevulinic acid can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice that your skin is very sensitive to sunlight or if you have a sunburn, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DoxycyclineLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Coadministration of lomitapide with Doxicip 100 mg Injection can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Doxicip 100 mg Injection and Lomitapide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, skin rash, itching, feeling tired, feeling sick, stomach ache, and dark urine. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Doxicip 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxicip 100 mg Injection with Ketoconazole can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as joint pain or swelling, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Taking Doxicip 100 mg Injection with mipomersen may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxicip 100 mg Injection with Mipomersen can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as joint pain or swelling, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Doxicip 100 mg Injection:
Taking vitamin A with Doxicip 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Retinol (vitamin A) together with Doxicip 100 mg Injection can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after completing the full course of Doxicip 100Mg Inj to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed due to the usage of antibiotics. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Doxicip 100Mg Inj.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Doxicip 100Mg Inj as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Doxicip 100Mg Inj in fighting off infections.

Side Effects of Doxicip 100Mg Inj

  • Pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Doxicip 100Mg Inj stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Doxicip 100Mg Inj helps treat bacterial infections.

No, Doxicip 100Mg Inj 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 Doxicip 100Mg Inj, 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 Doxicip 100Mg Inj as they may affect the absorption of Doxicip 100Mg Inj. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking Doxicip 100Mg Inj as they may also impair the absorption of Doxicip 100Mg Inj.

Use of Doxicip 100Mg Inj 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.

Doxicip 100Mg Inj 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.

Doxicip 100Mg Inj 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.

Doxicip 100Mg Inj does not completely prevent malaria caused by P. falciparum as Doxicip 100Mg Inj is given as a prophylactic regimen (protection) whenever anyone enters a malaria-prone area.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • WARFARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • ALUMINIUM
  • CALCIUM
  • MAGNESIUM
  • BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

Special Advise

  • Wear sunglasses and sunscreen when you go out in the sun as Doxicip 100Mg Inj can make your skin sensitive to light.
  • Maintain a gap of 2 hours between Doxicip 100Mg Inj and iron supplements and antacids as taking them together might affect the working of Doxicip 100Mg Inj.
  • Doxicip 100Mg Inj might affect certain lab tests, inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Doxicip 100Mg Inj.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects Doxicip 100Mg Inj. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Doxicip 100Mg Inj belongs to pregnancy category D. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of Doxicip 100Mg Inj in pregnant women. In some cases, taking Doxicip 100Mg Inj during pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy contact the doctor before using Doxicip 100Mg Inj.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Doxicip 100Mg Inj is excreted in the breast milk. However, the extent of absorption of Doxicip 100Mg Inj by the breastfed infant is not known. Hence, the nursing mother should consult the doctor before using Doxicip 100Mg Inj.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if Doxicip 100Mg Inj affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Doxicip 100Mg Inj is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

At the recommended doses, Doxicip 100Mg Inj is safe to use in patients with kidney disease if prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Use of Doxicip 100Mg Inj during tooth development in infants and children below 8 years of age may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for children below 8 years of age.

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