Antibiotics Articles A-Z
If certain medicines are used in combination with doxycycline, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV segment offers a list of drugs that may cause negative results if used simultaneously with doxycycline, such as digoxin, warfarin, and quinidine.
Doxycycline Precautions and Warnings
Doxycycline precautions and warnings listed in this eMedTV article include possible side effects and those who should not take it. For example, skin reactions that resemble sunburns may occur if you are exposed to sunlight while taking the drug.
Doxycycline side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and loss of appetite. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects, including more serious but rare problems, such as liver damage, vision changes, or tongue swelling.
Doxycycline uses are primarily for the treatment of bacterial and anthrax infections, malaria, and acne. This eMedTV page explains how the drug can also prevent malaria and treat infections that are resistant to another antibiotic called vancomycin.
Keflex can interact with drugs like metformin, probenecid, and amikacin. This eMedTV page explains the various effects that these and other drug interactions with Keflex can have and includes things your healthcare provider may do to prevent them.
Drug Interactions With Rocephin
Some drugs that can interact with Rocephin are warfarin, probenecid, and sulfinpyrazone. This eMedTV page covers how drug interactions with Rocephin can increase the levels of this drug in the body and how your doctor may handle these interactions.
Currently, both brand-name and generic Augmentin is licensed for sale. This page from the eMedTV Web site lists the companies that manufacture generic Augmentin products and explains what strengths are available for the various forms of Augmentin.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic Omnicef is made by several companies (such as DAVA Pharmaceuticals) and comes in both tablets and an oral suspension. This page also explains why generic Omnicef should be just as good as the brand-name drug.