Doxycycline
Indications
- Susceptible infections (e.g. chlamydia, rickettsia and mycoplasma)
- Severe infections (including refractory urinary-tract infections)
- Acute sinusitis, Acute cough [if systemically very unwell or at higher risk of complications], Community-acquired pneumonia
- Hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis
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Drug Interactions
8 drug interactions identified for Doxycycline. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
tetracyclines Myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness may be increased); systemic lupus erythematosus (may be exacerbated) Cautions For doxycycline Alcohol dependence; children 8–11 years—use only in acute...
Side Effects
tetracyclines Common or very common Angioedema; diarrhoea; headache; Henoch-Schönlein purpura; hypersensitivity; nausea; pericarditis; photosensitivity reaction; skin reactions; systemic lupus erythem...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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