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.

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.

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

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: Doxicip 100Mg Inj may interact with retinoid medications taken by mouth (acitretin, isotretinoin), blood thinners (warfarin), heart disease medicine (digoxin), anti-seizure medications (phenytoin, carbamazepine), antacids containing aluminium, calcium, or magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate, iron supplements, and oral birth control pills. 

Drug-Food Interactions: Food containing calcium and iron should be avoided within 2 hours of Doxicip 100Mg Inj as it may affect Doxicip 100Mg Inj effectiveness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (esophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.