Doxycycline tablet (50-300mg)
Doxycycline is a tetracycline-class antibiotic used by veterinarians to treat animal patients suffering from certain bacterial infections and microorganisms.
How it works:
Doxycycline is in a family of drugs called tetracycline. These drugs inhibit protein synthesis and alter the cytoplasmic membrane permeability of susceptible organisms, fighting off bacterial and microbial infections. Doxycycline is a partially synthetic drug, derived from natural and synthetic sources to create a powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Types of Infections Treated by Doxycycline
Types of Infections Treated by Doxycycline Doxycycline is primarily used to treat susceptible bacteria. However, it is not used for the treatment of infections caused by virus or fungi. Common conditions in which Doxycycline is prescribed include respiratory infections, urinary infections, blood-borne infections and infected wounds. It is also used to treat bacterial infections including, leptospirosis, toxoplasmosis, mycoplasma, psittacosis, and tick borne diseases including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. It also has similarly broad antimicrobial properties, targeting potential dangerous microbes like Wolbachia, Dirofilaria immitis, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia, Klebsiella, and Truperella, just to name a few.Doxycycline for feline URTD: is recommended because of its broad spectrum of activity against common feline nasal pathogens and because it is well-tolerated by cats. ... Cats with URTD that has been present for more than 10 days are considered to have chronic disease.
How it works:
Doxycycline is in a family of drugs called tetracycline. These drugs inhibit protein synthesis and alter the cytoplasmic membrane permeability of susceptible organisms, fighting off bacterial and microbial infections. Doxycycline is a partially synthetic drug, derived from natural and synthetic sources to create a powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Side affects: Doxycycline is generally safe and effective for use in animals when administered according to the prescription and in most cases, it does not produce negative side effects. Some animals may experience diarrhea, which is simply the result of a change in the population of intestinal bacteria. If this occurs, contact your veterinarian, as the dosage may need to be adjusted.
If the animal experiences hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue or has difficulty breathing, contact the veterinarian immediately, as these are signs of an allergic reaction. It is useful to note that doxycycline is a very bitter-tasting medication. In dosage forms that have excessive contact with taste buds, excessive drooling or foaming may be noted due to the flavor. Side affect such as vomiting nausea, or swallowing, you may try to administer with food followed by some water.
