# Doxycycline Hyclate (Doxycycline)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/doxycycline-hyclate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Doxycycline Hyclate?

Doxycycline Hyclate (brand name: Doxycycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is prescribed to treat pneumonia, bacterial, rocky mountain spotted fever. Across the United States, 146,000 doctors prescribe Doxycycline to approximately 3.3 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Doxycycline

## Indications

Doxycycline Hyclate is prescribed for several conditions including pneumonia, bacterial, rocky mountain spotted fever, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Pneumonia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pneumonia)
- [Bacterial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial)
- [Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever)
- [Mycoplasma Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/mycoplasma-infections)
- [Psittacosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/psittacosis)
- [Plague](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/plague)
- [Pleural Effusion](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pleural-effusion)
- [Anthrax](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/anthrax)
- [Campylobacter Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/campylobacter-infections)
- [Trachoma](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/trachoma)
- [Cholera](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/cholera)

## Mechanism of action

Doxycycline Hyclate belongs to a class of medications known as tetracycline antibiotics.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: tetracycline antibiotics
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

diarrhea, edema, infection, rash

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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