Doxycycline
Information about Doxycycline
Doxycycline Uses
Doxycycline is used in the treatment of bacterial infections, acne, severe bacterial infections and filariasis.
How Doxycycline works
Doxycycline is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects of Doxycycline
Vomiting, Nausea, Photosensitivity, Rash, Anaphylactic reaction, Headache, Fast heart rate, Hypotension (low blood pressure)
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Expert advice for Doxycycline
- Your doctor has prescribed Doxycycline to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Take it with food and plenty of water to avoid stomach upset.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Take it while you are sitting or standing, to prevent any throat irritation. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking Doxycycline.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Your doctor has prescribed Doxycycline to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Doxycycline affects you.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- It can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Use an alternative method of contraception ( condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not take antacids or medicines containing zinc or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Doxycycline.
- Discontinue Doxycycline and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.