Doxycycline
Vibramycin is the brand name for doxycycline, a tetracycline-type antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, acne, and certain sexually transmitted infections. It is also prescribed for prevention of malaria and treatment of infections transmitted by ticks, lice, and fleas.
Vibramycin (doxycycline) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections and for malaria prevention.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 202975
- Generic
- Vibramycin
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treats bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and skin infections. Also used for acne, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and malaria prophylaxis.
A tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing the bacteria from multiplying and allowing the immune system to eliminate the infection.
Should not be taken with dairy products, antacids, or iron supplements as they reduce absorption. May cause photosensitivity so sun exposure should be limited. Not recommended during pregnancy or for children under 8 years old due to effects on bone and tooth development.
Official drug label
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