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Doxycin is a tetracyclic agent which is a kind of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting drug (atypical anti-psychotic drug, drug for psychosis).

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39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Tetracyclic drug

Brands

Doryx • Periostat • Vibramycin • Vibra tabs • Cyclidox • Doximal • Doxycyl • Doxyhexal • Doxytet

Generic Drug

Doxycycline

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Headache
Joint pains
Heartburn
Pain
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Skin darkening
Increased skin pigmentation
Black skin discoloration
Rash
Excessive menstrual cramps

Serious

Stained teeth
Diarrhea

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