Doxycycline Drug Info
Generic Name: Doxycycline Injection (DOX-i-SYE-kleen)
Brand Name: Examples include Doxy 100 and Doxy 200
Doxycycline is used for:
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It may be used
in combination with other medicines to treat certain amoeba infections.
It may also be used to prevent or slow the progression of anthrax
after exposure.
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing
the growth of bacteria. Slowing bacteria's growth allows the body's
immune system to destroy the bacteria.
Do NOT use Doxycycline if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Doxycycline or another
tetracycline
you are taking acitretin, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), or penicillins
(eg, amoxicillin)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any
of these apply to you. |