Doxycycline

Brand names: Vibramycin, Doryx

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, acne, Lyme disease, malaria prevention, and certain sexually transmitted infections. It works by preventing bacteria from p

Tetracycline Antibiotic
Prescription Required
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What is it?
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, acne, Lyme disease, malaria prevention, and certain sexually transmitted
Drug Class
Tetracycline Antibiotic

Overview

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, acne, Lyme disease, malaria prevention, and certain sexually transmitted infections. It works by preventing bacteria from producing proteins needed for growth.

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Sources & References

  1. FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
  2. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
  3. MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
  4. American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
  5. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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