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Research, Technology, Methods > drugs > anti-infective agents > antibiotics > tetracyclines > doxycycline
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > aromatic compounds > phenolic compounds > polyketides > tetracyclines > doxycycline
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > polycyclic compounds > macrocyclic compounds > polyketides > tetracyclines > doxycycline
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > aromatic compounds > aromatic hydrocarbons > polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons > naphthacenes > tetracyclines > doxycycline
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > hydrocarbons > aromatic hydrocarbons > polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons > naphthacenes > tetracyclines > doxycycline
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > hydrocarbons > polycyclic hydrocarbons > polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons > naphthacenes > tetracyclines > doxycycline
Preferred Term:

doxycycline

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).
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
tetracyclines
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34455
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