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Doxycycline Hyclate

Also known as: Doxycycline Hyclate

Tetracycline-class Drug

Route: Oral

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23 interactions on record

Doxycycline Hyclate has 23 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 1 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 3 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Methoxyflurane, Doxycycline, Penicillin. Patients taking Doxycycline Hyclate should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
23
Contraindicated
1
Major
3
Moderate
17

Contraindicated (1)

Major (3)

Moderate (17)

Doxycycline Hyclate + Doxycycline⚠️Major

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Patients who are on anticoagulant therapy may require downward adjustment of their anticoagulant dosage ( 7.1 ) • Avoid co-administration of tetracyclines with penicillin ( 7.2 ) • Absorption of tetracyclines, including doxycycline hyclate delayed-release tablets, is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate and iron-containing preparations ( 7.3 ) • Concurrent use of tetracyclines, including doxycycline hyclate delayed-release tablets, may render oral contraceptives less effective ( 7.4 ) • Barbiturates, carbamazepine and phenytoin decrease the half-life of doxycycline ( 7.5 ) 7.1 Anticoagulant Drugs Because tetracyclines have been shown to depress plasma prothrombin activity, patients who are on anticoagulant therapy may require downward adjustment of their anticoagulant dosage. 7.5 Barbiturates and Anti-Epileptics Barbiturates, carbamazepine, and phenytoin decrease the half-life of doxycycline.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.