{"id":18892,"date":"2017-12-10T22:00:51","date_gmt":"2017-12-10T16:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18892"},"modified":"2018-07-30T14:54:01","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T09:24:01","slug":"doxycycline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18892","title":{"rendered":"Doxycycline &#8211; Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name: <\/strong>Monodox and Vibramycin<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Tetracycline antibiotics<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong>doxycycline<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doxycycline is tetracycline antibiotic that fights against bacteria in the body. Doxycycline is approved to treat bacterial infections, pneumonia and rest of respiratory tract infections such as acne, certain skin infections, genital, anthrax and Lyme disease. It is also prescribed to prevent malaria;\u00a0 It acts by preventing the development and spread of bacterial infection. However, this antibiotic medication will not for viral infections such as cold, flu etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Doxycycline Approved by FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The U.S. FDA has approved doxycycline to treat certain bacterial infection in various dosage form like a capsule, oral-suspension, syrup, solution, tablet, tablet delayed-release.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Doxycycline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic approved to treat certain bacterial infections. This antibiotic acts by preventing bacteria to spread within the body. By reducing bacteria\u2019s capability to make protein. Also, Doxycycline is prescribed to treat severe bacterial infections including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treatment of anthrax infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An alternative for the prevention of malaria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treatment of periodontitis (gum disease)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Acne treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treatment of bacterial infections<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doxycycline can be prescribed a number of infections caused by different bacteria. It is most commonly prescribed to treat an infection such as <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">tick fever, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">rocky mountain spotted fever, pl<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ague, cholera, c<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ertain types of pneumonia, c<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">hlamydia, t<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ularemia, <\/span>gonorrhea, Lyme<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> disease, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">some respiratory or urinary tract infections and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">syphilis.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Side Effects of Doxycycline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of the common side effects associated with this drug are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea (watery or bloody)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Urinary issues (Dark-colored urine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Vaginal itching or discharge<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Body aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flu symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever and chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A severe headache and dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Confusion <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fast heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe upper abdominal pain radiating to your back<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe skin reaction such as swelling of your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, sore throat.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itching or mild skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Joint pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Recommended Dosages of Doxycycline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doxycycline dosages might vary because it mostly depends on a number of factors that are associated with a current health condition and history of certain medical conditions. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Only your healthcare provider can decide dosage schedule and amount. Do not try to make your own dosing schedule. You must inform your doctor if missed or took an overdose of this antibiotic medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss my Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In case the dose is missed, take it as soon as you recall. If, it the time for the next dose then skip the missed dose. You may ask your doctor for further assistance.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of the common overdose symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. If you find these symptoms, seek medical help.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Doxycycline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drug interactions of doxycycline are as harmful as side effects of this medicine. There are plenty of drugs that can interact with doxycycline including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A product that contains bismuth subsalicylate such as Pepto-Bismol<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An antacid such as Milk of Magnesia, Maalox, Rolaids, Tums, and others<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">tretinoin (Atralin)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">colestipol (Colestid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> cholestyramine (Prevalite)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">isotretinoin (Absorica)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, and over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A blood thinner such as warfarin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A penicillin antibiotic such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin, oxacillin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Life Style and Food Habits You Must Follow When on Doxycycline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are some foods that can affect Doxycycline benefits. If you have any of the health conditions liver disease, kidney problems, asthma, sulfite allergy; you should consult your doctor for a specific diet plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How safe is Doxycycline for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sect1\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pregnancy: Not studied in pregnant patients; the vast majority of reported experience with doxycycline during human pregnancy is short-term, first-trimester exposure; there are no human data available to assess effects of long-term therapy of doxycycline in pregnant women; it should not be used in pregnant women unless the judgment of a physician.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sect1\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lactation: Tetracyclines are excreted in human milk; however, the extent of absorption of tetracyclines, including doxycycline, by the breastfed infant is not known; short-term use by lactating women is not necessarily contraindicated; however, effects of prolonged exposure to doxycycline in breast milk are unknown.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Doxycycline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not take doxycycline longer than recommended as it can cause some other health discomforts. Talk to your doctor about risks and adverse reactions if you take this medicine longer than prescribed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Doxycycline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This drug is available only by prescription. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name: Monodox and Vibramycin Category:\u00a0Tetracycline antibiotics Generic Name: doxycycline Introduction and Quick Information: Doxycycline is tetracycline antibiotic that fights against bacteria in the body. Doxycycline is approved to treat bacterial infections, pneumonia and rest of respiratory tract infections such as acne, certain skin infections, genital, anthrax and Lyme disease. 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