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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. anti-infective agents
  4. antibiotics
  5. tetracyclines
  6. doxycycline
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. aromatic compounds
  3. phenolic compounds
  4. polyketides
  5. tetracyclines
  6. doxycycline
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. polycyclic compounds
  3. macrocyclic compounds
  4. polyketides
  5. tetracyclines
  6. doxycycline
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. aromatic hydrocarbons
  3. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  4. naphthacenes
  5. tetracyclines
  6. doxycycline
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. aromatic hydrocarbons
  3. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  4. naphthacenes
  5. tetracyclines
  6. doxycycline
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. polycyclic hydrocarbons
  3. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  4. naphthacenes
  5. tetracyclines
  6. doxycycline

Preferred term

doxycycline

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2011

    Type: Concept definition

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34455

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