Comparative in vitro activity of a pharmacokinetically enhanced oral formulation of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (2000/125 mg twice daily) against 9172 respiratory isolates collected worldwide in 2000

KOETH, L; JACOBS, M; GOOD, C; BAJAKSOUZIAN, S; WINDAU, A; JAKIELASZEK, C; SAUNDERS, K

doi:10.1016/s1201-9712(04)00100-6

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“…The increasing prevalence of doxycycline resistance in various geographic locations has limited its use as treatment for many organisms including Enterobacteriaceae, S. aureus, S. pneumoniae (including penicillin-resistant pneumococci) and Bacteroides. 136 Fortunately doxycycline remains active against a wide range of other infections where its use is now first line, for example, Coxiella burnetii, Brucella melitensis, Borrelia burgdorferi , and in penicillin-allergic patients with early syphilis.…”

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confidence: 99%

Safety and Efficacy Review of Doxycycline

Holmes

Charles

2009

Clinical Medicine. Therapeutics

110

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Doxycycline is a member of the tetracycline class of antibiotics and has been used clinically for more than 40 years. It is a well-tolerated drug that is bacteriostatic and acts via the inhibition of bacterial ribosomes. It is generally given at a dose of 100-mg daily or twice daily. It is well absorbed and has generally good tissue penetration. The serum half-life is 18-22 hours and dosage does not need to be adjusted in the presence of renal or hepatic impairment. Major side effects are gastro-intestinal and dermatological and it is generally contra-indicated in pregnancy or childhood because of concerns about discolouration of developing teeth and potential effects on growing bones. Drug interactions are not common although can occur with the concomitant use of methotrexate and the oral contraceptive pill, and its absorption can be reduced by the co-administration with some antacids and iron preparations. It has activity against many organisms, including Gram-positives, Gram-negatives and atypical bacteria. In addition, it appears to have some potentially clinically useful anti-inflammatory properties.

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Section: Efficacymentioning

confidence: 99%