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[Doxycycline--the forgotten antibiotic].

T Ziegler1, C Winkler, K Wege

  • 1Klinik für Innere Medizin I, Sophien- und Hufeland-Klinikum Weimar. t.ziegler@klinikum-weimar.de

Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983)
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Doxycycline is an effective and inexpensive broad-spectrum antibiotic for respiratory and urinary tract infections. Despite facing competition, it remains a valuable treatment option for various bacterial infections.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.
  • Its use has declined despite being an inexpensive treatment for community-acquired respiratory and urinary tract infections.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the current role and efficacy of doxycycline in treating common infections.
  • To assess its safety profile and cost-effectiveness compared to newer antibiotics.

Summary:

  • Doxycycline exhibits low incidence of bacterial resistance and high therapeutic success rates (approx. 80%) in respiratory and urinary tract infections.
  • It is a preferred treatment for Rickettsia, Borrelia, and Ehrlichia infections, and shows activity against Plasmodium falciparum in combination therapy.
  • Adverse effects like gastrointestinal issues and phototoxicity are manageable, with contraindications including severe liver dysfunction and use in childhood.

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Impact:

  • Doxycycline remains a cost-effective and important therapeutic option for numerous infectious diseases.
  • Its favorable safety profile and low resistance rates support its continued use.
  • Highlights the enduring value of older antibiotics in modern medicine.