Doxycycline
- Other Names:
- Ronaxan, Steriject
- Use:
- Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic
used to treat bacteria infections in horses. It is commonly used in veterinary and human medicine as an antimicrobial due to its relatively broad spectrum and wide margin of safety. Doxycycline has several unique characteristics which distinguish it from other tetracyclines. Doxycycline, unlike other tetracyclines, has good oral bioavailability.
Caution. Prolonged treatment can have catabolic and immunosuppressive effects, reduce normal gut flora, and increases the risk of opportunistic secondary infections.
Dosage: 10 mg/kg, PO, q12h
