Definition: 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 (MALARIA, FALCIPARUM).
doxycycline hyclate [ Atridox,Doryx,Periostat,Vibra-Tabs,doxycycline hemiethanolate ] tetracycline derivative having reduced antimicrobial activity; collagenase inhibitor used for periodontal diseases; RN given refers to HCl, hemihydrate