Doxycycline
Overview
Doxycycline is a type of Tetracycline Pharmaceutical Antibiotic.
Therapeutic Uses of Doxycycline
Digestive System
Doxycycline may alleviate or cure Irritable Bowel Syndrome (when Irritable Bowel Syndrome is caused by Dientamoeba fragilis infestation). Treatment is more effective when Doxycycline is used in combination with Iodoquinol. [1]
Excretory System
Doxycycline may reduce Proteinuria in Diabetic Nephropathy patients. [2]
Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for Urethritis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis infection.
Immune System
Doxycycline inhibits the growth or replication of many types of Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria - Detrimental including:
Brucella species (when Doxycycline is combined with Rifampin or Streptomycin)
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