Doxycycline
Targadox is a brand-name antibiotic containing doxycycline, a tetracycline-class medication used to treat various bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, acne, and certain tick-borne illnesses. This medication requires a prescription and should only be used under medical supervision.
Targadox is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like respiratory and urinary tract infections, acne, and tick-borne diseases.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1806943
- Generic
- Targadox
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treats various bacterial infections including respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, acne, and tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. May also be used for malaria prophylaxis.
Targadox works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, preventing bacteria from multiplying and spreading. It is effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Take with food and water to reduce stomach upset. Avoid dairy products, antacids, and direct sunlight during treatment. Not recommended for children under 8 years old or during pregnancy. Complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve. May cause photosensitivity reactions.
Official drug label
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