Vibramycin (Doxycycline) is an antibiotic that is commonly used to prevent malaria, improve tooth attachment and reduce gum pockets in people who have a dental procedure called scaling and root planing for gum disease (periodontitis), and treat the following infections caused by certain bacteria.
- Infections from tick bites, including Rickettsial diseases
- Certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or sinusitis
- Certain eye infections (e.g,. trachoma, inclusion conjunctivitis)
- Severe acne
- An infection called plague
- An infection called cholera
- An infection called anthrax
- Certain infections spread from animals
- Certain infections when penicillin cannot be used
- Specific infections caused by parasites
Doxycycline may not be appropriate for some of the infections listed above, depending on which germs are causing the infection. Bacteria in some locations may have developed resistance to doxycycline, which will make it less effective.
Doxycycline kills certain types of bacteria by blocking their ability to create proteins. Doxycycline also works against the parasite that causes malaria, but the exact mechanism of action is not known. Doxycycline may help to prevent the breakdown of gum tissue.
Side Effects:
The most common side effects of doxycycline are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea (see below)
- Rash or hives
- Sensitivity to sunlight (see below)
There may be other side effects of doxycycline that are not listed here. Contact your healthcare provider if you think you are having a side effect of a medicine. While less common, the most serious side effects of doxycycline are described below, along with what to do if they happen.
This can cause a condition known as antibiotic-associated diarrhea and can happen even up to 2 months after stopping the antibiotic. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of this condition.
- Watery diarrhea
- Diarrhea that does not go away
- Blood in your stool (poop)
- Severe stomach cramps
- Fever that starts after you start or finish the medicine
Severe Allergic Reactions. Doxycycline can cause allergic reactions, including DRESS which can be serious. DRESS stands for Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms. It is also sometimes called multi-organ hypersensitivity. This is a reaction that can affect multiple parts of the body including your liver, kidneys, and heart. Stop taking the medicine and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.
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