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DOXYCYCLINE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C22H24N2O8H2O
formula, see observation
564-25-0
CAS number
OBS

A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. Animal studies suggest that it may cause less tooth staining than other tetracyclines. It is used in some areas for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria.

OBS

Chemical formula: C22H24N2O8H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C22H24N2O8H2O
formula, see observation
564-25-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C22H24N2O8H2O

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

A semisynthetic broad-spectrum antibacterial of the tetracycline group, C22H24N208.H20, derived from methacycline, it occurs as a yellow crystalline powder; administered orally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Antibiotique du groupe des tétracyclines, à spectre antibactérien étendu, administré par voie orale en une seule prise quotidienne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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