Doxycycline FDA Link Generic

A synthetic TETRACYCLINE derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. Animal studies suggest that it may cause less tooth staining than other tetracyclines. It is used in some areas for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria (MALARIA, FALCIPARUM).

Also Known As:

Vibramycin; BMY-28689; BU-3839T; CollaGenex Brand of Doxycycline; Doxycycline Calcium; Doxycycline Calcium Salt (1:2); Doxycycline Monohydrate; Doxycycline Monohydrochloride, 6-epimer; Doxycycline Monohydrochloride, Dihydrate; Doxycycline Phosphate (1:1); Doxycycline-Chinoin; Hydramycin; Oracea; Vibramycin Novum; Vibravenos; alpha-6-Deoxyoxytetracycline; BMY 28689; BMY28689; BU 3839T; BU3839T; Dihydrate Doxycycline Monohydrochloride; Doxycycline Chinoin; Doxycycline CollaGenex Brand; Doxycycline Monohydrochloride, 6 epimer; Monohydrochloride, Dihydrate Doxycycline; Novum, Vibramycin; alpha 6 Deoxyoxytetracycline; 2-Naphthacenecarboxamide, 4- (dimethylamino)- 1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a- octahydro- 3,5,10,12,12a- pentahydroxy- 6- methyl- 1,11- dioxo- , (4S- (4alpha,4aalpha,5alpha,5aalpha,6alpha,12aalpha))-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antimalarials

Organic Chemicals: 58
- Hydrocarbons: 412
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 3
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 132
      - Aromatic Polycyclic Hydrocarbons: 831
        Naphthacenes
        Tetracyclines: 805
        Doxycycline: 3530
Polycyclic Compounds: 56
- Aromatic Polycyclic Hydrocarbons: 831
  - Naphthacenes
    - Tetracyclines: 805
      - Doxycycline: 3530

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