Dodoxy 100

Dodoxy 100mg Injection belongs to a group of medications to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections and gum infections. Besides this, Dodoxy 100mg injection may also be used to treat or prevent anthrax.

Doxycycline 100mg injection kills the bacteria from infecting your body, which works by restricting the synthesis of key proteins, on which the bacteria’s development depends, therefore Dodoxy 100mg injection kills the bacteria by killing the protein development which the bacteria require to develop. Doxycycline is effective against gram-negative, as well as gram-positive infections; that’s because it can tackle broad kinds of bacteria.

Uses of Dodoxy 100mg Injection

This injection belongs to a class of antibiotics known as Doxycycline, which is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.

• Uses tract infections – This injection treats UTIs caused by susceptible bacterial strains
• Intestinal infections – Bacterial infections treat bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract, such as enteritis and travellers’ diarrhoea.
• Respiratory tract infections – Dodoxy 100mg injection is also used for conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis and other lung infections caused by bacteria.
• Treatment of skin infections – It is used to treat acne, infected wounds and other skin soft tissue infections.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections – It treats periodontal infections by reducing inflammation and bacterial growth.
• Eye infections – It treats ocular bacterial infections such as conjunctivitis and trachoma.

Side effects of Dodoxy 100mg Injection

• Small purple spots on the skin
• Anxiety

How to use Dodoxy 100mg Injection?

Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use. Just make sure never self administer this.

Storage

Store in cool and dry place and away from direct sunlight

How does this Dodoxy 100mg Injection work?

This injection contains Doxycycline, which stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Dodoxy 100mg Injection helps treat bacterial infections. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dodoxy 100mg Injection?

This is administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting, so the chances of overdose are less. If you have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and mild rash. Your doctor may initiate necessary treatment if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

Interaction with Drugs

• Acitretin
• Tretinoin
• Isotretinoin
• Etretinate
• Lomitapide
• Retinol
• Amoxicillin
• Ferrous fumarate
• Sodium citrate
• Mipomersen

Interaction with Disease

Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe, lupus disease or muscle disease.

Interaction with food

Calcium and Iron should be avoided as they decrease the effectiveness.

Interaction with Beverages

Avoid Alcohol

Lifestyle:

• It would be best to take probiotics after completing the full course of Dodoxy 100mg Injection to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine.
• Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
• Include more fibre enriched food in your diet, so it can be easily digested by gut bacterial which help stimulate their growth.
• Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks.

Habit Forming

No

Class of Drug

Antibiotics

FAQs

What is the use of Dodoxy 100mg Injection?

Dodoxy 100mg Injection is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections and is also used to treat or prevent anthrax.

Can I stop Dodoxy 100mg Injection if I feel better?

No, this injection should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is necessary.

Does Dodoxy 100mg Injection increase skin sensitivity?

Yes, it may make your skin sensitive to sunlight so make sure to apply sunscreens while going out.

Does Dodoxy 100mg Injection affect the efficacy of birth control pills?

It may lower the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, rings, patches or injections.