| Category of Drug | Doxycycline is an Anti-Infectives |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Doxycycline is used for 1. Supplement to quinine in the treatment of multiple-medicine resistant P. falciparum malaria 2. Short-term prophylaxis of multiple-medicine resistant P. falciparum malaria 3. Bacterial infection |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. CAPSULES/TABLETS 2. SYRUP |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Pregnancy 2. Children under 8 years 3. Porphyria 4. Systemic lupus erythematosus 5. prolonged exposure to sunlight 6. Severe hepatic dysfunction |
| Precautions | 1. Avoid exposure to sunlight or sunlamps- photosensitivity reported 2. Renal impairment 3. Hepatic impairment 4. Lactations 5. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Gastrointestinal disturbances 2. Anorexia 3. Erythema 4. Photosensitivity 5. Hypersensitivity reactions 6. Headache and visual disturbances 7. Hepatotoxicity 8. Blood disorders 9. Pancreatitis |
| Pregnancy Category | D |
