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Descriptor
English
:
Doxycycline
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Doxiciclina
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Doxiciclina
Tree Number:
D02.455.426.559.847.562.900.200
D04.615.562.900.200
Definition
English
:
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).
Pharmacological Action:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antimalarials
History Note
English
:
73; HYDRAMYCIN was NM 1991-92
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
analogs & derivatives
administration & dosage
adverse effects
agonists
antagonists & inhibitors
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cerebrospinal fluid
chemistry
classification
chemical synthesis
contraindications
diagnostic use
economics
history
immunology
isolation & purification
metabolism
pharmacology
pharmacokinetics
poisoning
radiation effects
supply & distribution
standards
toxicity
therapeutic use
urine
Record Number:
30933
Unique Identifier:
D004318
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