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About Doxysafe 100 Injection
Doxysafe 100 Injection 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, Doxysafe 100 Injection may also be used to treat or prevent anthrax.
Doxysafe 100 Injection contains 'Doxycycline' which stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Doxysafe 100 Injection helps treat bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
Doxysafe 100 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Doxysafe 100 Injection may cause pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Doxysafe 100 Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.
Do not take Doxysafe 100 Injection if you are allergic to any of the components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use of Doxysafe 100 Injection 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.
Uses of Doxysafe 100 Injection
Directions for Use
Medicinal Benefits
Doxysafe 100 Injection 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.
How Doxysafe 100 Injection Works
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What if I have taken an overdose of Doxysafe 100 Injection
Drug Warnings
Do not take Doxysafe 100 Injection 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 Doxysafe 100 Injection 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.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Habit Forming
Therapeutic Class
Product Substitutes
Alcohol
Caution
It is not known if alcohol affects Doxysafe 100 Injection. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Doxysafe 100 Injection belongs to pregnancy category D. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of Doxysafe 100 Injection in pregnant women. In some cases, taking Doxysafe 100 Injection during pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy contact the doctor before using Doxysafe 100 Injection.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Doxysafe 100 Injection is excreted in the breast milk. However, the extent of absorption of Doxysafe 100 Injection by the breastfed infant is not known. Hence, the nursing mother should consult the doctor before using Doxysafe 100 Injection.
Driving
Caution
It is not known if Doxysafe 100 Injection affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
Caution
Doxysafe 100 Injection is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
At the recommended doses, Doxysafe 100 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease if prescribed by a doctor.
Children
Caution
Use of Doxysafe 100 Injection during tooth development in infants and children below 8 years of age may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for children below 8 years of age.
Have a query?
Doxysafe 100 Injection 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, Doxysafe 100 Injection may also be used to treat or prevent anthrax.
Doxysafe 100 Injection stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Doxysafe 100 Injection helps treat bacterial infections.
No, Doxysafe 100 Injection should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is necessary; otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form and will also become difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
If you are taking Doxysafe 100 Injection, avoid taking antacids containing aluminium, calcium or magnesium or other drugs containing these cations; oral zinc, iron salts or bismuth preparations within 2 hours of consumption of Doxysafe 100 Injection as they may affect the absorption of Doxysafe 100 Injection. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking Doxysafe 100 Injection as they may also impair the absorption of Doxysafe 100 Injection.
Use of Doxysafe 100 Injection during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age.
Doxysafe 100 Injection may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. So, apply sunscreen while going out and wear protective clothing and sunglasses. Avoid prolonged and unnecessary exposure to sunlight.
Doxysafe 100 Injection may lower the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, rings, patches, or injections. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns, your doctor may advise regarding other forms of contraception.
Doxysafe 100 Injection does not completely prevent malaria caused by P. falciparum as Doxysafe 100 Injection is given as a prophylactic regimen (protection) whenever anyone enters a malaria-prone area.
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