alfadox 100mg capsule
What is alfadox 100mg capsule used for?
This medicine contains Doxycycline (100mg) and is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing addition of. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Doxycycline
- Manufacturer: Betamax Remedies
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 alfadox 100mg capsule Uses & Benefits
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria: respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, acne, rosacea, sexually transmitted infections (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea), Lyme disease, anthrax, malaria prophylaxis, and others.
Off-label uses: Sclerosing agent for pleural effusions; treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (uncommon).
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Doxycycline |
| Brand Name | Doxid 100mg Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Betamax Remedies |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Tetracyclines |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing addition of amino acids to growing peptide chains.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take alfadox 100mg capsule
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of alfadox 100mg capsule
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Oral contraceptives | Major | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Penicillins | Major | Antagonistic effect |
| Antacids (Al, Ca, Mg) | Major | Reduced doxycycline absorption |
| Iron supplements | Major | Reduced doxycycline absorption |
| Bismuth subsalicylate | Major | Reduced doxycycline absorption |
| Barbiturates | Moderate | Reduced doxycycline half-life |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Reduced doxycycline half-life |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Reduced doxycycline half-life |
| Methoxyflurane | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Retinoids | Moderate | Increased intracranial pressure risk |
| Digoxin | Minor | Possible increased digoxin levels |
| Lithium | Minor | Possible increased lithium levels |
| Methotrexate | Minor | Possible increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Theophylline | Minor | Possible increased theophylline levels |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Oral contraceptives
- Penicillins
- Antacids containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium
- Iron supplements
- Bismuth subsalicylate
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Barbiturates
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Methoxyflurane
- Retinoids
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction, but alcohol may worsen GI side effects.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to doxycycline or any tetracycline; pregnancy; children under 8 years (except for anthrax or other serious infections).
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised, may cause teeth discoloration in nursing infants.
💊 Overdose Management
Gastric lavage if recent; supportive care; no specific antidote.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.