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What Is Vibramycin? Vibramycin ( doxycycline ) is an inexpensive prescription oral antibiotic that treats many different types of bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called tetracyclines (named for similarities in their chemical structure). Vibramycin works by blocking a bacterium's production of new bacterial proteins inside your body. As with nearly all antibiotics, Vibramycin is good at treating certain kinds of bacteria but does not work against all germs. Vibramycin is available to be taken orally as a tablet, capsule, liquid, or syrup. In some circumstances, it can also be received through an intravenous (IV) line. However, this article will focus on the oral versions of Vibramycin. Drug Facts Generic Name :   Doxycycline Brand Name(s) : Vibramycin Drug Availability: Prescription Administration Route :   Oral Therapeutic Classification :   Antibiotic Available Generically : &nbs...

"Both can also have serious consequences - particularly for women. "Chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy and infertility in women, and inflammation of the testicles in men. "Trich is especially serious in pregnant women for whom it can cause babies to be born premature and underweight. "From a clinical perspective, one key difference is that chlamydia is caused by a bacterial infection whereas trich is caused by a parasite.

A new study finds "substantial" variation in oral diuretic use, dosing, and monitoring in real-world hemodialysis practice in the United States. According to 2017 data from the US Renal Data System (USRDS), only 22,296 of 176,448 patients (13%) on maintenance hemodialysis were taking a diuretic, Jennifer E. Flythe, MD, MPH, and Magdalene M. Assimon, PharmD, PhD, of the University of North Carolina Kidney Center at Chapel Hill, reported in Kidney Medicine. In contrast, 45% of European and 48% of Japanese patients continue diuretics after hemodialysis initiation. Diuretic users were more likely than nonusers to be older and White. They had a higher prevalence of heart failure and hypertension. They also tended to have a shorter dialysis vintage. Continue Reading The majority of diuretic users (90%) were taking a loop diuretic, whereas 8% were taking a thiazide/thiazide-like diuretic, 6% were taking a potassium-sparing diuretic, and less than 1% ...

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that infects the reproductive tract and the urethra. The STI often presents without symptoms, which makes it highly transmissible. In 2018, roughly 1.6 million people were diagnosed with gonorrhea in the United States. Over half of the people who contract gonorrhea are between the ages of 15 and 24. This article discusses the facts and statistics surrounding gonorrhea and what you need to know about STI. istock Gonorrhea Overview Gonorrhea is highly common. When a person contracts the infection, they may be asymptomatic. Asymptomatic infections do not cause symptoms. Because there aren't always symptoms, people can easily transmit the infection to others simply because they are unaware they have it. The bacterium that causes gonorrhea can affect the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and urethra. It can also infect the mouth, throat, eyes, and rectum. When symptoms do develop, they of...

What Is Lasix? Lasix (furosemide) contains furosemide, which belongs to the loop diuretic (water pill) drug class. Furosemide helps your body get rid of salt and water by preventing your kidneys from reabsorbing them. It increases the amount of urine in your body, which helps lower your blood pressure and reduce swelling. Lasix is a prescription medicine and can be used in combination with other drugs. It's available as a tablet and as a solution. Drug Facts Generic Name : Furosemide Brand Name(s) : Lasix Drug Availability : Prescription Therapeutic Classification : Loop diuretic Available Generically : Yes Controlled Substance : N/A Administration Route : Oral Active Ingredient : Furosemide Dosage Form(s) : Tablet, solution, injection What Is Lasix Used For? Lasix is used alone or in combination therapy to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Persistently high blood ...