Monodox Generic

MONODOX is a generic term for a broad spectrum antibacterial agent synthetically derived from oxytetracycline. The drug used is Doxycycline monohydrate. It belongs to the ‘tetracycline’ class of antibiotics. Patients Buy MONODOX Online which is prescribed for treating bacterial infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, Q fever, rickettsialpox, tick fever by Rickettsiae, respiratory tract infections caused by M. Pneumoniae, lymphogranuloma venereum caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Trachoma, inclusion conjunctivitis, uncomplicated urethral, endocervical and rectal infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, nongonococcal urethritis caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum, relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis, plague caused by Yersinia pestis and cholera by Vibrio cholera.

When patients buy MONODOX online, the drug is available as capsules or film coated tablets in 150mg, 100mg, and 50 mg (Doxycycline equivalent) strengths. The slow release capsules should not be cut open. They should be swallowed as given. Administration of adequate amount of fluid or water is advised to have along with MONODOX as the fluid or water wash down the drugs and reduce the risk of ulceration.

Mechanism of action:

MONODOX has bacteriostatic activity against a broad range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. It inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria by binding to the 30S ribosomal unit.

Possible side effects of MONODOX:

Patients can purchase MONODOX online, however; they should understand the possible adverse reactions which may be caused due to MONODOX. The following symptoms could be observed due to the administration of Doxycycline and other tetracyclines.

Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, glossitis, dysphagia, inflammatory lesions in anogenital lesions and enterocolitis are seen in some patients.

Maculopapular and erythematous rashes, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome are observed.

Blood-related reactions like haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and eosinophilia may be observed.

Other hypersensitivity reactions like angioneurotic edema, anaphylaxis, urticaria, pericarditis, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus and serum sickness may also be observed.

Drug interactions:

Patients buy MONODOX online as per their physician’s direction, but they should disclose their other medications they are taking, at the same time. This avoids any significant drug interaction or encourages any alteration in doses of any medication if required.

MONODOX like another tetracycline is shown to lower plasma prothrombin activity. Therefore patients who are taking anticoagulants like warfarin simultaneously are required to adjust the dose accordingly as directed by the physician.

Concurrent administration of MONODOX along with antacids containing magnesium, aluminium, iron and calcium may result in low gastrointestinal absorption of MONODOX. Thus it shows systemic levels of MONODOX lower than desired.

Carbamazepine, barbiturates and phenytoin decrease the half-life of MONODOX.

Concurrent use of MONODOX and methoxyflurane is reported to cause fatal renal toxicity.

Simultaneous use of MONODOX and oral contraceptive is not advisable as the latter becomes less effective.

Precautions for MONODOX:

The patients buy MONODOX online to treat the related infections. However; they should inform their physician if they are allergic to Doxycycline or any other tetracycline.

To ensure that MONODOX treatment is safe for them, they patients should inform their physician if they are suffering from liver dysfunction, kidney disease, sulphite allergy, asthma, history of hypertension.

The patients should tell the doctor if they are taking isotretinoin (For example, Sotret, Claravis or Amnesteem) or if they are taking seizure medications like Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital or phenytoin before they place an order for MONODOX online.

Patients should not take iron or multivitamin supplements concurrently with MONODOX. They should also avoid concurrent administration of laxative with MONODOX. They may take these supplements two hours before or after the intake of MONODOX.

One should also avoid excessive exposure to the sun as during the treatment with MONODOX, the skin becomes susceptible to sunburns. One can wear protective clothing and use sunscreen lotion to avoid sunburns. If one faces severe itching, burning sensation, swelling or rash then a doctor should be consulted immediately.