Doxycycline (doxycylin) is from the tetracycline antibiotics family and is commonly used to treat a variety of infections and disorders mainly skins. It is a semi-synthetic tetracycline which was invented in 1962 and was launched in the market with the name Vibramycin. Vibramycin. It received approval by the food and drug administration (FDA) by the year 1967. Doxycycline is used for a variety of infections and diseases like malaria and lyme disease but we will study it as a drug against skin disorders like acne and rosacea. Doxyxycline is an antibiotic and, like other antibiotics, will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Some doctors suggest Doxycycline for the treatment of acne and rosacea. This method of treatment has shown variable results. The main cause for concern is that it can cause side effects that can be more troublesome then treating acne.
Side effects of Doxycycline
Doxycycline should be avoided by women who are pregnant or are planning to conceive. As it can have adverse effects on the baby. This is why doxycyline is used as an effective birth control pill. U can also not take doxycyline after pregnancy as it passes into the breast milk and may affect bone and tooth development of the baby. If this medication is used by a child younger then 8 years old it can cause permanent yellowing or graying of the teeth. It can also stall the healthy growth of the child. Usage of doxycyline can make your skin more sensitive and thus sunburns become a common occurrence. Using expired doxycyline can severely damage the kidneys so it is imperative that you check the label.
Other side effects associated with Doxycyline include:
Nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, low fever, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); mild nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
Easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness. vaginal yeast infection is also said to be a condition incurred through Doxycyline.
Effectiveness of other Drugs and supplements:
Doxycyline lessens the effectiveness of iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, these supplements also hamper the effectiveness of Doxycyline.
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