Oracea

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Acinetobacter Infections, Ureaplasma Infections + 61 more
Treatment
63 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 63 uses such as Bacteriological Techniques and Brucellosis .
Bacteriological Techniques
Brucellosis
Used to treat Brucellosis in combination with Streptomycin
Haemophilus Influenzae Infections
Relapsing fever caused by Borrelia recurrentis
Rickettsialpox
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivostomatitis
Klebsiella Infections
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Tick-borne fever
Ureaplasma Infections
Genus Chlamydia
Urethritis
Severe Acne
Shigella Infection
Psittacosis
Pneumococcal Infections
Recurring fever caused by Borrelia recurrentis
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Chlamydia trachomatis
Granuloma Inguinale
Vibrio Cholerae Infection
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
Haemophilus ducreyi infection
Secondary Syphilis
Epididymo-orchitis gonococcal
Inclusion conjunctivitis
inhaled anthrax caused by Bacillus anthracis
Amebic colitis
Actinomycosis
Calymmatobacterium granulomatis
Skin Infections
Rectal infection
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Disease
Chancroid
Urinary Tract Infection
Trachoma
Campylobacter Infection
Gonorrhea
Q Fever
Bartonella bacilliformis infections
Communicable Diseases
Uterine Cervicitis
Urethritis
Tularemia
Tularemia
prophylaxis of Malaria
Staphylococcus (S.) Aureus Infection
Chlamydia Infections
Yaws
Clostridium difficile Infection
Primary Syphilis
Typhus infections
Malaria
Bartonellosis
Acinetobacter Infections
Bacterial Infection caused by Enterobacter aerogenes
Listeriosis
Chlamydia trachomatis
Respiratory Tract Infections
Chlamydia Infections
Plague
Yersinia pestis

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
Vibrio Cholerae Infection
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
Skin 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
Campylobacter Infection
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
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
, 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
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
Ureaplasma 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
Q 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
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
Trachoma
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
Psittacosis
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
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Chancroid
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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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
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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
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
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
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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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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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
Psittacosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Uterine Cervicitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Listeriosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Malaria
0 Actively Recruiting
Secondary Syphilis
0 Actively Recruiting
Urethritis
0 Actively Recruiting
Yaws
0 Actively Recruiting
Brucellosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Inclusion conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivostomatitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Chlamydia Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Genus Chlamydia
0 Actively Recruiting
Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Q Fever
0 Actively Recruiting
Rickettsialpox
0 Actively Recruiting
Urethritis
0 Actively Recruiting
Shigella Infection
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1
Bartonella bacilliformis infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Tularemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacterial Infection caused by Enterobacter aerogenes
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.
4Patient Review
1/12/2012
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
I find this to be a very effective treatment with no notable side effects. The price is high, but there are discounts available. It can take some time to work, but it's worth being patient. In my case, it worked great and I haven't experienced any issues since stopping the treatment.
2.7Patient Review
2/2/2013
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
After taking Oracea and metronidazole cream as prescribed by my dermatologist, my skin started flaking off within two days. I called the doctor and they said to stop taking the metro cream. However, after reading comments online, I now realize it was the Oracea that caused the problems. I also had an outbreak on my chest and neck and terrible itching. The allergist took me off pravastatin and the redness went away along with most of the skin problems! Why don't doctors warn you about potential side effects??????
2.3Patient Review
11/20/2012
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
I was really excited to try this treatment because my dermatologist made it sound like a total game changer for people with Rosacea. And while I did see some improvement after taking it for a few days, it wasn't worth the awful side effects I experienced. 10% just isn't enough when the cost is so high.
2.3Patient Review
1/17/2013
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
I have seen zero benefits from this pill, and my acne is actually worse than before. Additionally, it was incredibly expensive; I refused to renew the prescription after learning that one month would cost over $1,000.
2Patient Review
3/31/2013
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
After a year of use, I haven't seen any improvement in my condition. If anything, it's gotten worse.
1.7Patient Review
2/21/2012
Oracea for Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Rosacea
My rosacea symptoms actually got worse while taking this medication. I had a few initial days where it seemed to be helping, but then things took a turn for the worse. I also experienced some pretty unpleasant side effects like diarrhea, dry eyes and blurred vision, vaginal yeast infection, itching all over my body, bloating and weight gain, dizziness, and fatigue. Overall, not a great experience.
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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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