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Category: Antibiotics
Tetracycline vs Doxycycline – A Complete Overview
With all the antibiotics available to treat infections, it can be challenging to tell the difference between different types. This is especially true for antibiotics within the same medication class, such as tetracycline and doxycycline. Being in the same class, these two antibiotics function similarly, but they work on different types of infections and may… Continue reading Tetracycline vs Doxycycline – A Complete Overview
Jessica Guht Sep. 01, 2022
Doxycycline vs. Bactrim – Complete Overview
With all the antibiotics available, it can be hard to tell the difference between them and which one might be best for you. Two types of antibiotics are doxycycline and Bactrim. While they can both treat UTIs, the infections they treat are otherwise entirely different. Each antibiotic also works differently, which causes separate side effects… Continue reading Doxycycline vs. Bactrim – Complete Overview
Jessica Guht Sep. 01, 2022
How Long Does It Take for Antibiotics to Work?
Anyone who has ever had a bacterial infection, such as an ear infection or UTI, knows how effective antibiotics can be when you are sick at making you feel better. However, sometimes it may feel like the antibiotic is taking too long to start working, which can make you wonder if it is working at… Continue reading How Long Does It Take for Antibiotics to Work?
Jessica Guht Aug. 31, 2022
Doxycycline And Alcohol – Everything You Should Know
It is often recommended to avoid alcohol while taking antibiotics, and this is because it has the potential to negatively interact with the antibiotic, making it less effective. If this happens, the antibiotic may not remove all of the harmful bacteria, leaving your infection. However, this is not true for all antibiotics. For example, it… Continue reading Doxycycline And Alcohol – Everything You Should Know
Jessica Guht Aug. 31, 2022
Does Doxycycline Treat a UTI?
UTIs are unpleasant infections of the urinary tract that can result from a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. When bacteria are the cause, which is most often the case, the UTI can be treated with antibiotics. Many different types of antibiotics are effective at treating UTIs, with a second-line treatment option being doxycycline. When other… Continue reading Does Doxycycline Treat a UTI?
Jessica Guht Aug. 30, 2022
How Long Does Azithromycin Stay In Your System?
For those with bacterial infections, a common antibiotic that you may be prescribed is azithromycin. There are multiple forms and doses of azithromycin, and it is crucial to follow the complete course as prescribed by your doctor. However, it is important to remember that azithromycin lingers in your system even after taking your last dose.… Continue reading How Long Does Azithromycin Stay In Your System?
Jessica Guht Aug. 30, 2022
Monodox (Doxycycline): Uses, Side Effects, And Dosage
There are many antibiotics, with each type used to treat their own specific infections. However, some antibiotics are able to treat a range of infections, and that includes Monodox. Monodox (Doxycycline) is an antibiotic used to treat infections such as UTIs, STIs, acne, and bacteria-based respiratory infections. It is a highly effective antibiotic, but it… Continue reading Monodox (Doxycycline): Uses, Side Effects, And Dosage
Jessica Guht Aug. 02, 2022
Can You Get Antibiotics Over the Counter?
Antibiotics are a very well-known medication used to treat bacterial infections such as strep throat, UTIs, or ear infections. Despite the large number of medications available over the counter (OTC), though, very few antibiotics are included. In fact, only a few topical antibiotics are available OTC, and the rest require a prescription. Because of the… Continue reading Can You Get Antibiotics Over the Counter?
Jessica Guht Aug. 01, 2022
Azithromycin and Alcohol: Everything You Need to Know
There exist many different types of antibiotics that help to treat bacterial infections, and one type is azithromycin. A concern when taking antibiotics is whether or not alcohol can be drunk while taking them, as in many cases, alcohol can lessen their effectiveness. Azithromycin, however, remains just as potent even when drinking alcohol. Despite the… Continue reading Azithromycin and Alcohol: Everything You Need to Know
Jessica Guht Jul. 31, 2022
How To Stop Stomach Pain From Antibiotics?
Studies suggest that there is a strong link between antibiotic use and stomach pain. Population studies of children, for instance, find that antibiotic-associated abdominal pain occurred in around 9.3 percent of patients, with constipation affecting 8.0 percent. Further studies in adults confirm that antibiotics are major disruptors of gut microbiota. Clinical consequences of antibiotic use… Continue reading How To Stop Stomach Pain From Antibiotics?
Jessica Guht Jul. 08, 2022
Doxycycline vs Amoxicillin: Everything you need to know!
Although doxycycline and amoxicillin are both antibiotics, they are very different drugs. From having different mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, drug interactions, dosing, and pharmacokinetics, these two antimicrobials are not interchangeable. Because doxycycline is a bacteriostatic tetracycline and amoxicillin is a bactericidal beta-lactam, they are each better suited to handle different types of infections.… Continue reading Doxycycline vs Amoxicillin: Everything you need to know!
Jessica Guht Jul. 05, 2022
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