Antibiotics
  • Cenmox is a prescription antibiotic used primarily for treating bacterial infections. Cenmox comes in ...
    $0.21
  • Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat infections of urinary tract, acne, gonorrhea, ...
    $0.35
  • Amoxil is an antibiotic from the penicillin group used to treat infections such as pneumonia, gonorrhea ...
    $0.39
  • Flagyl is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial drug to treat infections caused by anaerobic bacterteria ...
    $0.24
  • Zithromax is a macrolide antibiotic to treat infections of upper and low respiratory tract, especially ...
    $0.47
  • Bactrim is a synthetic antibacterial product to treat ear infections, acute exacerbations of chronic ...
    $0.43
  • Erythromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
    $0.37
  • Cipro is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (acute uncomplicated cystitis, ...
    $0.52
  • Macrobid is used to treat infections specific to urinary tract (acute cystitis).
    $0.67
  • Keflex is a cephalosporin antibiotic used in treatment of respiratory infections and ear infections.
    $0.58
  • Augmentin is indicated to treat bacterial infections of lower respiratory tract, otitis media, sinusitis ...
    $1.62
  • Ampicillin is an antibiotic from aminopenicillin group to fight with infections of stomach and intestines, ...
    $0.24
  • Noroxin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, is used in patients who get frequent urinary tract infections.
    $0.76
  • Cleocin is used to treat serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria such as streptococci, ...
    $1.10
  • Suprax is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat infections of respiratory and urinary systems.
    $2.05
  • Trimox is an antibiotic from the penicillin group to fight against different types of infections caused ...
    $0.57
  • Levaquin is antibiotic to treat severe or life-threatening bronchitis, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea ...
    $0.58
  • Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibiotic used in treatment of respiratory infections and ear infections.
    $1.04
  • Tegopen is a penicillin type antibiotic prescribed in treatment of infections of respiratory and urinary ...
    $0.73
  • Sumycin is a tetracycline antibiotic used in treatment of urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, acne, ...
    $0.32
  • Zyvox is an oxazolidinones antibiotic to treat infections caused by Enterococcus and Streptococcus.
    $7.22
  • Keftab kills, fights and stops the growth of some bacteria in the body. This medicine is used to treat ...
    $0.77
  • Tinidazole is used against protozoan infections to treat bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, ...
    $0.58
  • Ceclor CD is used to treat infections of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. ...
    $6.00
  • Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed for treatment of ear infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, ...
    $5.21
  • Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic indicated to treat urinary tract infections, acne and chlamydia.
    $1.52
  • Floxin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic to treat bronchitis, pneumonia, skin infections, urethral and cervical ...
    $0.84
  • Biaxin is a macrolide antibiotic for treatment of skin and respiratory infections.
    $1.93
  • Ceclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed for treatment of ear infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, ...
    $1.43
  • Ceftin is a cephalosporin antibiotic used in therapy of infectious diseases of sinus, skin, lung, urinary ...
    $2.19
  • Chloromycetin is used to treat serious infectious diseases such as meningitis, rickettsial disease, salmonellosis ...
    $1.28
  • Duricef is a cephalosporin antibiotic to treat infections of respiratory system, urinary tract, pelvic ...
    $0.34
  • Ilosone is a macrolide antibiotic used to fight with infectious of different organs caused by Streptococcus ...
    $0.55
  • Lincocin is indicated to treat of serious infections caused by of streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci. ...
    $3.99
  • Maxaquin is used to treat bacterial infections. It may also be used for treating other conditions as ...
    $1.48
  • Minocin is used to treat certain infections.
    $2.68
  • Myambutol is an adjuvant for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
    $0.36
  • Omnicef is used to treat many different types of infections caused by different bacteria.
    $2.71
  • Trecator-SC is used to treat tuberculosis in combination with other drugs.
    $1.01
  • Vantin is a cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed in treatment of respiratory tract caused by Streptococcus ...
    $2.06

Doxycycline

Active Ingredients:

  • Doxycycline

Action mechanism and therapeutic effect of the medication:

Doxycycline is half-synthetic tetracycline antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Doxycycline exerts bacteriostatic action associated with suppressing the synthesis of proteins on ribosomes in microbial cell. Doxycycline is active against aerobic gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus spp, Bacillus anthracis, Listeria monocytogenes; aerobic bacteria:Clostridium spp.

Medical indications: Doxycycline is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sysceptible microorganisms:

  • ENT infections
  • Gastrointestinal infections
  • Infections of the upper and lower respiratory system
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Urogenital infections
  • Syphilis (when unable to take penicillin)
  • Some respiratory or urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Plague
  • Cholera
  • Certain types of pneumonia
  • Chlamydia
  • Rocky Mountain spotted fever
  • Tularemia
  • Typhus fever
  • Tick fever
  • Gonorrhea
  • Lyme disease
  • Anthrax infection treatment
  • Rosacea treatment
  • Gum disease treatment
  • Malaria treatment

Doxycyline contradictions, precautions and warnings:

Doxycycline is contraindicated for use in:

  • Hypersensitivity to doxycycline and other components of the medication
  • Severe liver diseases
  • Severe kidney diseases
  • History of pseudo-membranous colitis
  • Pregnancy (Doxycycline is a pregnancy category D meaning that it can cause significant damage to the fetus)
  • Breastfeeding
  • Frequent yeast infections

Doxycyline side effects:

As with any other drug, side effects can occur with Doxycyline. However, it does not mean that everyone who takes the medicine will experience these adverse effects. In most cases the preparation is well tolerated. The most common Doxycycline side effects include:

  • Decreased appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Heartburn
  • Diarrhea
  • Photo-sensitivity
  • Nausea

If any side effects occur during the treatment make sure to consult your health care provider immediately. If you are unsure about anything related to Doxycyline, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction:

Doxycyline can potentially interact with the following groups of drugs:

  • Aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or iron products
  • Bile-acid sequestrant cholesterol drugs
  • Barbiturates
  • Peniccilins
  • Oral typhoid vaccine
  • Birth control pills
  • Anti-diarrheal drug (Bismuth subsalicylate)
  • Bipolar disorder treatment (Carbamazepine)
  • HIV treatment (Maraviroc)
  • Retinoids
  • Blood thinners (Warfarin)
  • ACE inhibitor (Quinapril)
  • Aldosterone antagonist (Eplerenone)
  • Opioid pain killer (Fentanyl)
  • Anticonvulsant (phenytoin)

It is possible that all drug interactions are not presented above. For this reason, we recommend you to talk with your health care provide about drug interactions with Doxycyline which may apply to you.

Additional information for the patients:

The preparation should be taken according to your doctor's recommendations. Never take the drug for conditions which are not presented in the the drug's leaflet. Try to keep the medicine out of the reach of children.