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brand for doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate
Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox
generic for Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox
doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate
doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate common strengths
20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg
doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate common frequency
q12h
doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate indications
RTI, STI, UTI, acne, skin infections
doxycycline -
monohydrate or hyclate counseling tips
- Sun-sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
- Take with food to prevent stomach upset
- Do not take food, vitamins, or medication containing Ca++, Fe++, Mg++, or Zn++ within 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after doxycycline
- Though unlikely, may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives (OC); use additional form of birth control (BC) during and 1 wk after last dose
brand for amoxicillin
amoxil
generic for amoxil
amoxicillin
amoxicillin common frequency
q8h, q12h
amoxicillin common strengths
250mg, 500mg, 875mg
amoxicillin indications
RTI, UTI, STI , ENT, skin infections
Amoxicillin counseling
- Though unlikely, may decrease effectiveness of OC; use additional form of BC during and 1 wk after last dose
- Contraindicated if penicillin allergy
brand for cephalexin
Keflex
generic for keflex
cephalexin
Cephalexin common strengths
250mg, 500mg
cephalexin common frequency
q6h, q8h
cephalexin indications
RTI, UTI, ENT, skin and bone infections
cephalexin counseling tips
- Do not take vitamins or medication containing Zn++ for at least 3 hrs after cephalexin
- Contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
- Caution if penicillin allergy
brand for azithromycin
Z-pak, tri-pak, zithromax
generic for Z-pak, tri-pak, zithromax
azithromycin
Azithromycin common frequency
two 250mg on day 1, then one tablet days 2-5
azithromycin common strength
250mg, 500mg
azithromycin indications
RTI, STI, ENT, skin and eye infections
Azithromycin counseling tips
- Do not take with an Al++ or Mg++ containing antacid
- QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
- Contraindicated if macrolide allergy