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NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Doxycycline:100mg
- Manufactured by : Krka-Pak Pharmaceutical and Chemical Works
- Drug Strength : 100mg
- Drug Form : Capsule
- Pack Size : 1s
- Product SKU : dis_15307
Doxycycline:100mg | Tetracyclines
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Krka-Pak Product Form : CapsulePack Size : 1sIngredients : Doxycycline:100mgGeneric Category : Tetracyclines
How it works
It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by interrupting the protein synthesis.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s
- Abdominal pain severe
- Decreased appetite severe
- Diarrhea severe
- Headache severe
- Joint pain severe
- Blurred vision
- Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
- Pale skin
- Difficult or painful urination
- Mouth ulcers
Uses of NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s
What is it prescribed for?
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Cholera
NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s is used in the treatment of cholera which is an infection of the intestine caused by Vibrio cholerae.
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Mycoplasma Pneumonia
NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s is used in the treatment of pneumonia which is lung infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
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Chlamydia Infection
NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1sis used in the treatment of sexually transmitted infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
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Brucellosis
NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s is used in the treatment of Brucellosis which is a bacterial infection that spreads from animals caused by Brucella bacteria.
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Malaria prophylaxis
NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s is used to prevent malaria which is a bacterial infection that spreads from mosquito caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
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Rickettsial Infection
NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s is used in the treatment of Rickettsial infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsial pox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1.5 to 4 hours
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 days.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Patients are advised not to consume alcohol while receiving this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are an alcoholic, your doctor may increase the dose based on the clinical condition.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency have been reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
When not to use?
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Allergy
Not recommended in the patients with the history of allergy to tetracyclines.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
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Photosensitivity
This medicine may increase the risk of sunburn reaction. Patients should be counseled about these reactions and advised to discontinue the treatment if any symptoms of skin rash appear.
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Impaired liver function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with the liver injury. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if the symptoms persist.
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Impaired kidney function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment due to an increase in the blood urea levels. Discontinue the treatment if any sign of elevated urea levels is observed.
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Use in children
This medicine is not recommended in children less than 8 years due to the risk of permanent teeth discoloration.
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Drug-resistance
Usage of NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s 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 is drug resistant.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Warfarin moderate
- Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
- Cholera Vaccine severe
- Digoxin moderate
- Calcium gluconate moderate
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moderate
Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s Inform the doctor if you are suffering from any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.
General Instructions
Take NOVOCYCLINE 100mg Capsule 1s as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent the irritation in the intestine. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting the doctor.
Other details
- To be taken with food
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Doxycycline [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/doxycycline-95-api [cited 19 september 2019]. 16 Nov 2017
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - Doxycycline [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bfd09049-1777-43e7-bf79-ceea4bdce13b [cited 19 september 2019]. January 24, 2019
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