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Doxycycline in renal failure
For seizure indication, administer Q12H but may require supplemental dose
9 Prevention of opioid-induced constipation is particularly important in patients on
The trial ended early due to the high efficacy observed, and no significant adverse reactions attributable to
Doxycycline is a versatile antibiotic that belongs to the tetracycline class of medications
100 mg q 12hr
Acute kidney injury is a clinical syndrome characterized by a rapid decline in glomerular filtration rate and resultant accumulation of metabolic waste products
A recent case series reported reduction of osteoarticular pain on doxycycline treatment, extending the indications of this drug, used in other uncommon forms of amyloidosis, to dialysis patients
Doxycycline is an antibiotic that may be used to treat a wide range of infections caused by susceptible gram-negative, gram-positive, anaerobic, and other bacteria
It is in the tetracyclines class of drugs
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The dose is usually 2
This table indi-cates the effect of conventional hemodialysis on selected drugs
Even if doxycycline causes stomach upset or nausea, avoid antacids
Supportive care — In the setting of severe illness due to leptospirosis, supportive care with renal replacement therapy, ventilatory support, and blood products may also be required
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Studies have shown no significant difference in serum half Many drug classes cause renal insults
4 When prescribing for patients on dialysis, it is essential to consult a reference guide to determine if the drug is subject to renal clearance and requires a dose adjustment
National Library of Medicine, drugs that may interact with doxycycline include the following
Subsequent research to find tetracycline analogues led to the development of the glycylcyclines
Excretion of doxycycline by the kidney is about 40%/72 hours in individuals with normal function (creatinine clearance about 75 mL/min)
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