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Adoxa Disease Interactions

There are 3 disease interactions with Adoxa (doxycycline).

Major

Antibiotics (applies to Adoxa) colitis

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Colitis/Enteritis (Noninfectious)

Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD), formerly pseudomembranous colitis, has been reported with almost all antibacterial drugs and may range from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. The most common culprits include clindamycin and lincomycin. Antibacterial therapy alters the normal flora of the colon, leading to overgrowth of C difficile, whose toxins A and B contribute to CDAD development. Morbidity and mortality are increased with hypertoxin-producing strains of C difficile; these infections can be resistant to antimicrobial therapy and may require colectomy. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea after antibacterial use. Since CDAD has been reported to occur more than 2 months after antibacterial use, careful medical history is necessary. Therapy with broad-spectrum antibacterials and other agents with significant antibacterial activity should be administered cautiously in patients with history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis; pseudomembranous colitis (generally characterized by severe, persistent diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps, and sometimes associated with the passage of blood and mucus), if it occurs, may be more severe in these patients and may be associated with flares in underlying disease activity. Antibacterial drugs not directed against C difficile may need to be stopped if CDAD is suspected or confirmed. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibacterial treatment of C difficile, and surgical evaluation should be started as clinically indicated.

References

  1. "Product Information. Omnipen (ampicillin)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories PROD (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Ceftin (cefuroxime)." Glaxo Wellcome PROD (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Zinacef (cefuroxime)." Glaxo Wellcome PROD (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Cleocin (clindamycin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn PROD (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Macrobid (nitrofurantoin)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals PROD (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals PROD (2002):
  7. "Product Information. Amoxil (amoxicillin)." SmithKline Beecham PROD (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Merrem (meropenem)." Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
  9. "Product Information. Coly-Mycin M Parenteral (colistimethate)." Parke-Davis PROD (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Lincocin (lincomycin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn PROD (2001):
  11. "Product Information. Cubicin (daptomycin)." Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc (2003):
  12. "Product Information. Xifaxan (rifaximin)." Salix Pharmaceuticals (2004):
  13. "Product Information. Doribax (doripenem)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical (2007):
  14. "Product Information. Penicillin G Procaine (procaine penicillin)." Monarch Pharmaceuticals Inc (2009):
  15. "Product Information. Vibativ (telavancin)." Theravance Inc (2009):
  16. "Product Information. Teflaro (ceftaroline)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2010):
  17. "Product Information. Penicillin G Sodium (penicillin G sodium)." Sandoz Inc (2022):
  18. "Product Information. Dalvance (dalbavancin)." Durata Therapeutics, Inc. (2014):
  19. "Product Information. Orbactiv (oritavancin)." The Medicines Company (2014):
  20. "Product Information. Bicillin C-R (benzathine penicillin-procaine penicillin)." A-S Medication Solutions (2017):
  21. "Product Information. Baxdela (delafloxacin)." Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. (2017):
  22. "Product Information. Polymyxin B Sulfate (polymyxin B sulfate)." AuroMedics Pharma LLC (2022):
  23. "Product Information. Zemdri (plazomicin)." Achaogen (2018):
  24. "Product Information. Seysara (sarecycline)." Allergan Inc (2018):
  25. "Product Information. Nuzyra (omadacycline)." Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2018):
  26. "Product Information. Aemcolo (rifamycin)." Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2018):
  27. "Product Information. Fetroja (cefiderocol)." Shionogi USA Inc (2019):
  28. "Product Information. Biaxin (clarithromycin)." AbbVie US LLC SUPPL-61 (2019):
  29. "Product Information. Zithromax (azithromycin)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group LAB-0372-7.0 (2021):
  30. "Product Information. E.E.S.-400 Filmtab (erythromycin)." Arbor Pharmaceuticals SUPPL-74 (2018):
  31. "Product Information. Priftin (rifapentine)." sanofi-aventis SUPPL-18 (2020):
  32. "Product Information. Xerava (eravacycline)." Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc (2021):
  33. "Product Information. Xacduro (durlobactam-sulbactam)." La Jolla Pharmaceutical ORIG-1 (2023):
View all 33 references
Moderate

Tetracyclines (applies to Adoxa) hepatotoxicity

Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Liver Disease, Biliary Obstruction

The use of tetracyclines has rarely been associated with hepatotoxicity. Histologic fatty changes of the liver, elevated liver enzymes, and jaundice have been reported, primarily in patients treated with large doses of intravenous tetracycline hydrochloride (no longer available in the U.S.) but also in patients receiving high oral doses of these drugs. Therapy with tetracyclines should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting liver disease or biliary obstruction. Reduced dosages may be appropriate, particularly with minocycline and doxycycline, since the former is metabolized by the liver and the latter undergoes enterohepatic recycling. Liver function tests are recommended prior to and during therapy, and the concomitant use of other potentially hepatotoxic drugs should be avoided.

References

  1. Burette A, Finet C, Prigogine T, De Roy G, Deltenre M "Acute hepatic injury associated with minocycline." Arch Intern Med 144 (1984): 1491-2
  2. Min DI, Burke PA, Lewis D, Jenkins RL "Acute hepatic failure associated with oral minocycline: a case report." Pharmacotherapy 12 (1992): 68-71
  3. Nelis HJ, De Leenheer AP "Metabolism of minocycline in humans." Drug Metab Dispos 10 (1982): 142-6
  4. Brogden RN, Speight TM, Avery GS "Minocycline: a review of its antibacterial and pharmacokinetic properties and therapeutic use." Drugs 9 (1975): 251-91
  5. "Product Information. Vibramycin (doxycycline)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals PROD (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Minocin (minocycline)." Lederle Laboratories PROD (2002):
  7. "Product Information. Achromycin (tetracycline)." Lederle Laboratories PROD (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Declomycin (demeclocycline)." Lederle Laboratories PROD (2001):
  9. Malcolm A, Heap TR, Eckstein RP, Lunzer MR "Minocycline-induced liver injury." Am J Gastroenterol 91 (1996): 1641-3
  10. Golstein PE, Deviere J, Cremer M "Acute hepatitis and drug-related lupus induced by minocycline treatment." Am J Gastroenterol 92 (1997): 143-6
  11. "Product Information. Terramycin (oxytetracycline)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
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Moderate

Tetracyclines (oral) (applies to Adoxa) esophageal irritation

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Esophageal Obstruction

The use of oral tetracycline capsules and tablets has been associated with esophageal irritation and ulceration in patients who ingested the drug without sufficient fluid shortly before bedtime. Therapy with solid formulations of tetracyclines should preferably be avoided in patients with esophageal obstruction, compression or dyskinesia. If the drugs are used, patients should be advised not to take the medication just before retiring and to drink fluids liberally.

References

  1. Aarons B, Bruns BJ "Oesophageal ulceration associated with ingestion of doxycycline." N Z Med J 91 (1980): 27
  2. Geschwind A "Oesophagitis and oesophageal ulceration following ingestion of doxycycline tablets." Med J Aust 140 (1984): 223
  3. Amendola MA, Spera TD "Doxycycline-induced esophagitis." JAMA 253 (1985): 1009-11
  4. Khera DC, Herschman BR, Sosa F "Tetracycline-induced esophageal ulcers." Postgrad Med J 68 (1980): 113-5
  5. Channer KS, Hollanders D "Tetracycline-induced oesophageal ulceration." Br Med J 282 (1981): 1359-60
  6. "Product Information. Vibramycin (doxycycline)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals PROD (2002):
  7. "Product Information. Minocin (minocycline)." Lederle Laboratories PROD (2002):
  8. "Product Information. Achromycin (tetracycline)." Lederle Laboratories PROD (2001):
  9. "Product Information. Declomycin (demeclocycline)." Lederle Laboratories PROD (2001):
  10. Foster JA, Sylvia LM "Doxycyline-induced esophageal ulceration." Ann Pharmacother 28 (1994): 1185-7
  11. Nordt SP "Tetracycline-induced oral mucosal ulceration." Ann Pharmacother 30 (1996): 547-8
  12. "Product Information. Terramycin (oxytetracycline)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
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Adoxa drug interactions

There are 207 drug interactions with Adoxa (doxycycline).

Adoxa alcohol/food interactions

There are 2 alcohol/food interactions with Adoxa (doxycycline).


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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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