Virtual Drug Bag

DOXYCYCLINE

PACKAGED:  Tablet

LOCATION:  Not carried in drug bag

INDICATION:
 As prophylaxis against Anthrax, Cholera & Plague

ADULT: 
100 mg tablet by mouth, twice a day

PEDI:
Dosage will be specified at time of incident.

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Antibiotic

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Pregnancy
Allergy to other Tetracycline antibiotics.
Age < 8

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
May make birth control pills less effective.
Use with caution in patients with liver disease, kidney disease and asthma.
Can cause headache, blurred vision and flu symptoms

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: Yes 
 PEDI: Yes