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Definition of Doxycycline

1. Noun. An antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections. "Vibramycin is the trade name of doxycycline"

Definition of Doxycycline

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) A broad-spectrum antibiotic, C22H24N2O8, derived from tetracycline. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Doxycycline

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Medical Definition of Doxycycline

1. (4s-(4 alpha,4a alpha,5 alpha,5a alpha,6 alpha,12a alpha)-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,5,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with a range of antimicrobial activity and mode of action similar to that of tetracycline, but more effective against many species. Animal studies suggest that it may cause less tooth staining than other tetracyclines. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, tetracycline. Chemical name: 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))- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Doxycycline

Literary usage of Doxycycline

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"... treatment guidelines with different doses of ceftizoxime, a third-generation cephalosporin with an intermediate half-life, plus doxycycline in patients ..."

2. U. S. Postal Service: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate by Mark L. Goldstein (2004)
"Initially, CDC had recommended ciprofloxacin for a variety of reasons,54 but later it recommended doxycycline. Postal employees believed that they were ..."

3. Health Information for International Travel edited by Rosamond R. Dewart (1999)
"doxycycline may cause photosensitivity, usually manifested as an exaggerated ... In addition, doxycycline use is associated with an increased frequency of ..."

4. Health Information for International Travel (1994) by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"doxycycline alone taken daily is an alternative regimen for travelers who ... doxycycline is as effective as mefloquine for travel to most malarious areas. ..."

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