Uses of Doxythepharm

What is Doxythepharm? Doxythepharm is a drug used in the treatment of parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, and antifungals. Doxythepharm is made in the form of hard capsules, packed in boxes of 10 blisters x 10 tablets, produced by Thanh Hoa Pharmaceutical and Medical Materials Joint Stock Company. In each hard capsule, in addition to the main ingredient doxycycline (in the form of doxycyclin hydrochloride) 100mg, Doxythepharm also contains excipients just enough to help ensure the volume, solubility, and stability of a Doxythepharm tablet.

The main ingredient of the drug is a broad-spectrum antibiotic with a bacteriostatic effect. Doxycycline has a broad spectrum of activity against aerobic and anaerobic gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, and also against some resistant organisms acting on the cell wall. Therefore, Doxythepharm is often indicated in the following specific cases:
Used in the treatment of pneumonia: Single or multilobe pneumonia caused by Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, Pneumococcus. Treatment of other respiratory infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, bronchitis caused by beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Pneumococcus, Haemophilus influenzae. Treatment of urinary tract infections: Nephritis - pyelonephritis, cystitis, gonorrhea urethritis caused by strains of Klebsiella aerobacter, E. coli, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus. Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections: impetigo, boils, cellulitis, abscesses, wound infections, periungitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus and albus. Streptococcus, E.coli and Klebsiella aerobacter group. Treatment of gastrointestinal infections caused by Shigella, Salmonella and E.coli. In addition to the above specific indications, Doxythepharm is also indicated in some other cases when prescribed by a doctor.

Doxythepharm should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Doxythepharm. Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. Patient is taking retinoids. Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 8 years old.

Doxythepharm is used as prescribed by a doctor. You can refer to the dosage of Doxythepharm as follows:
Adults: A single attack dose of 2 tablets on the first day of treatment, followed by a maintenance dose of 1 tablet x 1 time/day orally at the same time of day. . Dosage of Doxythepharm for the treatment of serious infections in adults is 2 tablets / time / day during the course of treatment. When doxythepharm is used to treat streptococcal infections, 10 days should be used to prevent rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis. Dosage of Doxythepharm to treat acute gonorrhea infection: 2 tablets at the beginning and 1 tablet in the evening before sleeping on the first day, then 1 tablet x2 times/day for 3 days. Dosage of Doxythepharm for the treatment of uncomplicated urethral infections, internal cervical or vaginal infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum: 1 tablet x 2 times/day, for a minimum of 10 days. There is no need to reduce the dose of Doxythepharm in patients with renal impairment. Children over 8 years old: Doxythepharm dose 4mg/kg body weight/day. How to use Doxythepharm: Doxythepharm is made in the form of hard capsules, the patient takes it orally. You can take the medicine during or after a meal with plenty of water in an upright or standing position.
What to do if you forget a dose of Doxythepharm? If you forget to take a dose of Doxythepharm, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose of Doxythepharm, skip the missed dose and take your next dose exactly as directed by your doctor. Never take a double dose of Doxythepharm to make up for a missed dose.

Doxythepharm may cause unwanted effects including: itching, urticaria, subcutaneous rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, stomatitis and proctitis, inflammation and ulceration of the esophagus, increased SGOT or SGPT, anemia, neutropenia, eosinophilia.

Doxythepharm should be used with caution in the following cases:
Doxythepharm may increase hepatotoxicity, so periodic liver function tests should be performed in patients receiving high or prolonged doses. Patients taking doxycycline orally may develop esophageal damage including inflammation and ulceration of the esophagus. Therefore, if there is this lesion, the patient should stop taking Doxythepharm until the wound heals. To minimize the risk of esophageal damage, it is recommended that patients take Doxycycline capsules or tablets with an adequate amount of water while standing or sitting upright. Doxythepharm should be used with caution in patients with gastric and esophageal ulcers. As with other tetracyclines, doxycycline use can stain teeth, especially during tooth development (last trimester of pregnancy, lactation, infancy and children under 15 years of age) Drug interactions:
Doxythepharm may interact with the following drugs and foods:
When Doxythepharm is used concurrently with antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, the effect of Doxythepharm may be reduced. When Doxythepharm is used concurrently with iron, bismuth subsalicylate may reduce the bioavailability of doxycycline. Concomitant use of Doxythepharm with barbiturates, phenytoin and carbamazepine may reduce the half-life of doxycycline. Concomitant use of Doxythepharm with warfarin may increase the effect of anticoagulants. Doxythepharm drugs can increase toxicity on the liver, so do not use Doxythepharm with alcohol, alcoholic beverages, because of increased toxicity on the liver. Store Doxythepharm at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and reach of children.
Doxythepharm drug has the main ingredient doxycycline, this is a drug used in the treatment of parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, antifungals. To ensure effective use, patients should carefully read the instructions and consult with the doctor, pharmacist for advice.
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