Vibramycin for Anthrax Infections
Vibramycin for Malaria Prevention
Malaria is an infection that is transmitted to humans by
mosquitoes. If contracted, malaria can be a very serious illness and is often difficult to treat. Because malaria presents a number of problems, it is much easier to prevent the infection from occurring rather than treat an active infection. Vibramycin is usually given in areas where resistance to other antibiotics has developed.
Vibramycin may be helpful for people with severe acne. It is thought to help control acne by curbing the growth of bacteria and reducing inflammation. Vibramycin is usually better tolerated (usually with a lower risk of dangerous side effects) compared to
minocycline (
Minocin®), a similar antibiotic sometimes prescribed for
acne treatment.
Vibramycin belongs to a class of drugs called
tetracyclines. It decreases bacteria's ability to make protein, which bacteria need to live. This activity does not directly kill the bacteria, but it does inhibit their growth and multiplication, which gives the immune system a chance to fight the infection.
Vibramycin capsules are unique in that they contain "enteric coated" pellets of
doxycycline. This coating prevents the medication from dissolving in the stomach, where it might cause stomach upset. Instead, the medication dissolves in the small intestine, where it is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.
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