DRUG STUDY

Name of Drug Dosage, Route and Frequency 100mg 1 capsule PO Two times a day (BID) for 7 days

Mechanism of Action Inhibits protein synthesis, making them bacteriostatic agents Absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract following oral administration t : 18 hours Excreted through urine or feces Doxycycline is about 90 percent bound to plasma proteins and its volume of distribution ranges between 52.6 and 134 L.

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Nursing Responsibilities May take with food; take with a full glass of water to prevent esophageal ulceration and remain upright for 45 minutes Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing Take entire prescription, do not stop even if symptoms subside

Generic name: Doxycycline monohydrate Brand name: Cytragen Drug class: Antibiotic Tetracycline Pregnancy category: D

Ricketssial infections Malaria (prohylaxis) Plague Cholera Actinomycosis Bronchitis Syphilis Leptospirosis,

Hypersensitivit y Pregnancy Impaired liver function

GI irritation Phototoxicity Photosensitivity Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Tooth discoloration Increased serum blood urea nitrogen

Tamille Julianne C. Gemarino BSN 3A Group 2

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