Difidox 100mg Injection

About Difidox 100mg Injection

Difidox 100mg Injection contains Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic. It is frequently used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as those brought on by susceptible microorganisms, skin infections, respiratory tract infections, and STDs.

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Brand Name: Difidox

Composition: Doxycycline

Mechanism of Action:

Doxycycline is an antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class that prevents bacteria from synthesizing proteins. By attaching itself to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit, it prevents aminoacyl-tRNA from joining the mRNA-ribosome complex. This effectively stops bacterial growth by preventing amino acids from being added to the expanding peptide chain (bacteriostatic action).

Uses:

Respiratory tract infections

Urinary tract infections

Skin and soft tissue infections

Certain sexually transmitted infections

Rickettsial infections

Malaria prophylaxis

Dosage and Administration:

Given by intravenous (IV) infusion; usually, it is diluted and given over a period of one to four hours. The kind and severity of the infection determine the dosage and length of time.

Side Effects:

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Loss of appetite

Rash

Dry mouth

Esophagitis