Abu Doxy 100 mg 10 capsules

Abu Doxy 100mg Capsule Product Abu-Doxy 100 mg, antibiotic, relieves bacterial infection - 10 capsules Scientific name Doxycycline 100 mg capsule Abu-Doxy 100 mg capsule belongs to Antibacterial drugs How Doxycycline works Doxycycline is in a class of drugs called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by slowing or stopping bacterial growth. Doxycycline mainly works by inhibiting protein synthesis Medical uses of Abu-Doxy 100 mg capsule Doxycycline is used to treat various types of infections including: Respiratory infections (chest or lung or nose) Urinary tract infections Acne (pimples) Eye infections Sexually transmitted diseases Malaria when chloroquine is ineffective It can also be used to prevent some types of infections. Usage Take the medication as your doctor indicated. Take the medication with a full glass of water. If it causes stomach upset, take it with food. Doses may depend on the infection site and severity. The usual dose is 100-200 mg daily depending on the infection. Doses can be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than prescribed, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed one. Side effects of Abu-Doxy 100 mg capsule Although the following side effects are not common for everyone, some patients may complain of: Sensitivity to sunlight - you may develop a rash, itching, redness, or severe sunburn when exposed to sunlight or after using a tanning bed Increased intracranial pressure (severe headache, blurred vision and/or double vision, blind spots, permanent vision loss) Headache Low blood pressure Nausea / vomiting Rash Vasculitis (inflammation of small blood vessels) Increased heart rate (arrhythmia) Shortness of breath Using Abu-Doxy 100 mg capsule during pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Warnings Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medication, including: If you will be exposed to strong sunlight or ultraviolet rays. If you suffer from severe myasthenia. If you have liver or kidney problems. If you have lupus erythematosus. If you have porphyria, a blood disorder. If you experience severe diarrhea after long-term antibiotic use. Taking this medication longer than recommended can lead to a secondary infection.