.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.J_AntiinfectivesForSystemicUse.J01A_Tetracyclines.J01AA02_Doxycycline.Doxycycline .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.J_AntiinfectivesForSystemicUse.J01A_Tetracyclines.J01AA02_Doxycycline.Doxycycline| name: | Doxycycline |
| ATC code: | J01AA02 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the tetracycline class. It is commonly used for the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. Doxycycline is also used for malaria prophylaxis. It is approved for use today in many countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult volunteers after oral administration.
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