Doxycycline injection is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
It is also used to treat certain skin, genital, intestine, and urinary system infections. Doxycycline injection may be used to treat or prevent anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bio terror attack) in people who may have been exposed to anthrax in the air. Doxycycline injection is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.
Use doxycycline injection until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop using doxycycline injection too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
Doxycycline is an antibiotic that’s used to treat infections including: chest and dental infections, skin infections and conditions like rosacea, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other rare infections. It can also be used to prevent malaria if you’re travelling abroad. Doxycycline is available on prescription. It comes as capsules, tablets and tablets which dissolve in water (dispersal). It is usually taken by adults and children over 12 years old. For some infections, it can be taken by younger children.
Doxycycline is often used for treating COVID-19 respiratory symptoms in the community despite an absence of evidence from clinical trials to support its use. We aimed to assess the efficacy of doxycycline to treat suspected COVID-19 in the community among people at high risk of adverse outcomes.
Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and the side effect is still bothering you or does not go away. The Goldchem Pharmacy will guide you regarding the advise on this(If appropriate) and food and water precaution. Ask for more information to member of our team on vaccination program.