Overall rating
3.4
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Ranked #12
Physician ratings
  • Efficacy: effective for its intended use
  • Safety: safe to use in humans
  • Tolerability: low drug side effects
  • Accessibility: insurance/payer coverage, cost, affordability,formulary coverage, availability in your hospital or practice setting
  • Adherence: patient compliance with treatment
Efficacy
3.2/5
Safety
3.5/5
Tolerability
3.4/5
Accessibility
3.2/5
Adherence
3.6/5

Sermo AI Overview

  • Doryx is generally viewed with skepticism for various conditions, including otitis media, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections, where it is often not considered a first-line treatment. Many healthcare professionals express concerns about its overall efficacy.
  • Physicians show a divide in opinions regarding Doryx's efficacy across multiple indications like chlamydia infections, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, and urinary tract infections. While some report satisfactory results, others suggest exploring alternative treatments.
  • Doryx demonstrates strong efficacy for treating conditions like tularemia and scrub typhus, achieving high ratings from physicians. However, accessibility can be a challenge, limiting its use despite its favorable efficacy profile for these diseases.
  • Adherence to Doryx can be variable, with reports of challenges in consistent use impacting treatment outcomes. This variability may hinder its effectiveness for conditions like cholera and amebiasis, underscoring the need for patient support in treatment regimens.
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Description

Doryx contains doxycycline hyclate as the active ingredient, which is a tetracycline class antibiotic in a delayed-release tablet form. It is available in dosage strengths of 50 mg, 75 mg, 80 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg for oral administration. Key inactive ingredients include lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium lauryl sulfate.

Source: This information is sourced from FDA and powered by AI

Dosage & Administration

How should I use this medication?

Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medication. Swallow the tablets whole. It is best to take this medication without food, but if it upsets your stomach take it with food. Take all of this medication unless your care team tells you to stop it early. Keep taking it even if you think you are better.

Take antacids and products with aluminum, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc in them at a different time of day than this medication. Talk to your care team if you have questions.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date. Taking this medication after the expiration date can make you seriously ill.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Side Effects

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

  • Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Increased pressure around the brain—severe headache, change in vision, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting
  • Joint pain
  • Pain or trouble swallowing
  • Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
  • Severe diarrhea, fever
  • Unusual vaginal discharge, itching, or odor

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

  • Change in tooth color
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings & Precautions

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • Kidney disease
  • Liver disease
  • Long exposure to sunlight like working outdoors
  • Recent stomach surgery
  • Stomach or intestine problems, such as colitis
  • Vision problems
  • Yeast or fungal infection of the mouth or vagina
  • An unusual or allergic reaction to doxycycline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • Breastfeeding

What may interact with this medication?

  • Antacids, vitamins, or other products that contain aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, or zinc
  • Barbiturates
  • Bismuth subsalicylate
  • Carbamazepine
  • Estrogen or progestin hormones
  • Methoxyflurane
  • Oral retinoids, such as acitretin, isotretinoin
  • Other antibiotics
  • Phenytoin
  • Warfarin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Tell your care team if your symptoms do not improve.

Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your care team if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.

Do not take this medication just before going to bed. It may not dissolve properly when you lay down and can cause pain in your throat. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to also help reduce irritation in your throat.

This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths.

Estrogen and progestin hormones may not work as well while you are taking this medication. A barrier contraceptive, such as a condom or diaphragm, is recommended if you are using these hormones for contraception. Talk to your care team about effective forms of contraception.

If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Your sexual partner may also need treatment.

If you are using this medication to prevent malaria, you should still protect yourself from contact with mosquitos. Stay in screened-in areas, use mosquito nets, keep your body covered, and use an insect repellent.

Source: This information is sourced from Elsevier Inc.

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