Oracea

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Acinetobacter Infections, Ureaplasma Infections + 61 more
Treatment
93 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Oracea

What is Oracea

DoxycyclineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryDoxycycline is a type of antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is derived from oxytetracycline and is a second-generation tetracycline, meaning it has lower levels of toxicity than the first-generation of tetracyclines. The effectiveness of doxycycline in treating an infection depends on the results of an antibiotic susceptibility test.
Vibramycin Hyclateis the brand name
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Oracea Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Vibramycin Hyclate
Doxycycline
1967
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Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Doxycycline, otherwise known as Vibramycin Hyclate, is approved by the FDA for 93 uses such as Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infections .
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infections
Yaws
Chlamydia Infections
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivostomatitis
Klebsiella Infections
Trachoma
Shigella Infection
Epididymo-orchitis gonococcal
Anal chlamydia infection
Campylobacter Infections
Inclusion conjunctivitis
Chlamydia Infections
Urethritis
Plasmodium Infections
Severe Acne
Bartonella bacilliformis infections
Acinetobacter Infections
Plague
Yersinia pestis
Ureaplasma Infections
Brucellosis
Used to treat Brucellosis in combination with Streptomycin
Ureaplasma urethritis
Infection Due to Escherichia Coli
Genus Chlamydia
Calymmatobacterium granulomatis
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
Actinomycosis
Campylobacter Infection
Psittacosis
Typhus, Endemic Flea-Borne
Fever
Clostridium difficile Infection
Rickettsialpox
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Chlamydia psitacci infection
Communicable Diseases
Trachoma inclusion conjunctivitis
inhaled anthrax caused by Bacillus anthracis
Chlamydial Urethritis
Listeria infection
Typhus infections
Skin Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Bacteriological Techniques
Dysentery, Bacillary
Gonorrhea
Bartonella Infections
Acne Vulgaris
Q Fever
Acinetobacter Infections
Ureaplasma Infections
Plague
Communicable Diseases
Uterine Cervicitis
Primary Syphilis
Tularemia
Malaria
Relapsing Fever
Amebic colitis
Tick-borne fever
Chlamydia trachomatis
Recurrent Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs)
Chlamydia trachomatis
Bacterial Infection caused by Enterobacter aerogenes
Pneumococcal Infections
Staphylococcus (S.) Aureus Infection
Clostridium Infections
Common Cold
Haemophilus Influenzae Infections
Brucellosis
Used to treat Brucellosis in combination with Streptomycin
Relapsing fever caused by Borrelia recurrentis
Secondary Syphilis
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Intestinal Amebiasis
Cholera (Disorder)
Communicable Diseases
Trachoma
Chancroid
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection
Cat-Scratch Disease
Urethritis
Chlamydial cervicitis
Listeriosis
Yaws
Relapsing Fever
Vibrio Cholerae Infection
Disease
Haemophilus ducreyi infection
Tularemia
prophylaxis of Malaria
Respiratory Tract Infections
Granuloma Inguinale

Effectiveness

How Oracea Affects PatientsDoxycycline is an antibiotic that helps stop the growth of bacteria, and works by preventing bacteria from making proteins. It is a lipophilic drug, meaning it can pass through multiple layers of cells, and has a wide range of effectiveness against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It also has anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory properties, and has been used to treat various inflammatory skin conditions.
How Oracea works in the bodyDoxycycline prevents bacteria from making proteins they need to survive. It does this by blocking the molecules that attach to the ribosome of the cell, which is like a factory for making proteins. Doxycycline also stops inflammation by preventing calcium from helping create microtubules and keeping white blood cells from gathering at the site of inflammation. Additionally, it stops an enzyme that produces a molecule that causes inflammation.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Oracea is contingent upon the diagnosed state, including Urethritis, Chlamydia trachomatis and Respiratory Tract Infections. The dose likewise deviates in accordance with the technique of delivery (e.g. Capsule or Syrup - Oral) featured in the table underneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Urethritis
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
prophylaxis of Malaria
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivostomatitis
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Epididymo-orchitis gonococcal
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Acinetobacter Infections
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Yaws
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Plague
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Rickettsialpox
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Tularemia
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Tick-borne fever
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Urinary Tract Infections
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Gel - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release - Oral, Capsule, Delayed Release, Oral; Topical, Capsule - Oral; Topical, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Cat-Scratch Disease
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Uterine Cervicitis
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Granuloma Inguinale
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Brucellosis
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Chlamydia Infections
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Actinomycosis
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Listeriosis
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Typhus, Endemic Flea-Borne
10.0 mg/mL, , 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 40.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 8.8 %, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 80.0 mg
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Warnings

Oracea Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Doxycycline may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Doxycycline may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Oracea.
Common Oracea Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Doxycycline.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Doxycycline.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Doxycycline.
Alpelisib
Major
The metabolism of Alpelisib can be decreased when combined with Doxycycline.
Amdinocillin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Amdinocillin can be decreased when used in combination with Doxycycline.
Oracea Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lowest toxic dose of doxycycline in rats is 2000 mg/kg, 1870 mg/kg in mice, and 500 mg/kg in dogs. If someone overdoses on doxycycline, they should stop taking it and get medical help. Dialysis will not reduce the amount of drug in the body, so it will not help with an overdose.
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Oracea Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Oracea?

34 active studies are currently being conducted to assess the efficacy of Oracea in combating Haemophilus Influenzae Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections and Amebic Colitis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Rosacea
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2
Staphylococcus (S.) Aureus Infection
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Tick-borne fever
0 Actively Recruiting
Calymmatobacterium granulomatis
0 Actively Recruiting
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
0 Actively Recruiting
Listeriosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Haemophilus Influenzae Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Typhus, Endemic Flea-Borne
0 Actively Recruiting
Campylobacter Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Clostridium difficile Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
0 Actively Recruiting
Haemophilus ducreyi infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Tularemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Trachoma
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
inhaled anthrax caused by Bacillus anthracis
0 Actively Recruiting
Pneumococcal Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Chlamydia Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Klebsiella Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Chancroid
0 Actively Recruiting
Tularemia
0 Actively Recruiting

Oracea Reviews: What are patients saying about Oracea?

5Patient Review
3/14/2015
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
Oracea was a godsend for me. I had been struggling with Rosacea for years and tried everything to no avail. But this medication finally helped clear up my skin and I haven't had any issues since.
5Patient Review
9/26/2013
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
Oracea has been effective for me in clearing my face. I use it together with Finacea, and it's worked well for me. The only downside is that as soon as I try to lower the dose (at least 3 times per week), all of my bumps and pimples return. It looks like I'll have to take it for as long as I can afford it!
5Patient Review
8/15/2013
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
I've been using this treatment for three months now and have definitely seen an improvement. I'm less stressed in general, and when I do get stressed, the bumps aren't as bad as they used to be.
5Patient Review
10/2/2012
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
This drug has been a complete wonder for me, it's helped with the redness of my rosacea immensely.
4.7Patient Review
3/30/2014
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
I've been using this treatment for over five years to manage my Rosacea. It's been incredibly effective; however, I have to be careful about when I eat and drink (which can be annoying). All in all, though, it's a small price to pay for such good results. I haven't been able to find any information on long-term effects but, so far, so good.
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Patient Q&A Section about oracea

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the side effects of Oracea?

"If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may be allergic to this medication: nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, headache, skin rash, itching, and vaginal itching or discharge."

Answered by AI

How long should you take Oracea?

"Oracea should not be used to treat or prevent infections. Its efficacy beyond 16 weeks is unknown."

Answered by AI

What is Oracea prescribed for?

"The medication ORACEA® is only effective in treating the inflammatory lesions of rosacea, not the redness. It comes in the form of capsules, each containing 40 mg of doxycycline. ORACEA is intended for use by adult patients only."

Answered by AI

Are doxycycline and Oracea the same thing?

"ORACEA® (doxycycline, USP) 40mg* Capsules contains a low dose of doxycycline, which does not work by killing bacteria like traditional antibiotic doses."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Oracea

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