Vibramycin

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Vibramycin Vibramycin (doxycycline) hyclate 100

Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Vibramycin

Uses
Tetracyclines are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Notes

This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
A different medication may be necessary.

Storage

This medication must be stored properly.
Review storage instructions with your doctor or pharmacist.
Intravenous bags are to be stored in the refrigerator.
Let a refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before using.
Check expiration date before using.
Store vial at room temperature away from sunlight.

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How To Use

HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication must be administered as directed by your doctor.
Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
Do this by using the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Side Effects

This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting.
If these symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Tetracyclines increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Unlikely but report promptly fever, increased thirst, sore throat, mouth, yellowing eyes and skin or vision/mental changes.
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of kidney or liver problems and of any allergies you may have.
This medication may make you more prone to sunburn.
Wear protective clothing and a sunscreen if needed.
This drug should not be used by children up to 8 years of age because its use may permanently discolor their teeth or cause other problems.
Caution is advised in older children also.
This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this medication.
This drug is excreted into breast milk and has been shown to have undesirable effects on nursing infants.
Therefore, its use is not recommend while breast-feeding.
Consult your doctor before you breast-feed.

Missed Dose

If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose.

Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially of penicillin-type antibiotics, live vaccines, warfarin, digoxin or methoxyflurane.
This medicine may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist about other types of birth control.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.