Antimicrobials
Doxycycline

Doxycycline

Low
N/A

General Information

Skin and soft tissue infection, Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infections, community acquired pneumonia, Malaria prophylaxis, Zoonoses

  • GI upset and erosive esophagitis
  • Photosensitivity rash
  • Teeth staining

Divalent cations - decreased absorption.

Avoid iron, magnesium, calcium and dairy products for at least one hour before or two hours after doxycycline administration

Antimicrobial class: Tetracycline

Average serum half life:

  • No data for pediatrics.
  • Adults: 12 to 15 hours (usually increases to 22 to 24 hours with multiple dosing)

Route of Elimination: In the urine (23%) and feces (30%)