Doxycycline
Doxycycline is prescribed for treating infections of the bacteria. The drug is also given to prevent or slow down the progression of anthrax.
The drug should be taken according to the doctor’s prescription. Moreover, Doxycycline should not be shared with any one. Well, if you want to get rid of the infection completely, you have to take the whole course of medication. If the medication is stopped in the middle, there are chances of the infection to come back.
Before the doctor prescribes Doxycycline, you have to inform him about all your health conditions. Tell him if you have allergies to any particular medicine, food or to any substance. You doctor should have to know if you have any stomach or intestinal infections, blood diseases and diarrhea.
As Doxycycline causes harm to the fetus, pregnant women and those who hope to get pregnant should avoid the drug. When taking Doxycycline, mothers should have to avoid breast-feeding as the drug is excreted into breast milk.
Doxycycline is known to interact with certain medicines. Therefore, you have to tell your doctor about all the medications that you are taking. If you are taking penicillin (amoxicillin) and acitretin, this drug should be avoided. Doxycycline is sensitive to the sun and so you have to avoid sunlight, tanning booths and sun lamps.
There is a chance of a second infection if Doxycycline is taken for a long period. If you come across any signs of a second attack, immediately inform your doctor.
Bactroban is an antibiotic used against bacterial infection of the skin
The drug can be easily used. But before applying Bactroban on the skin, clean and dry the affected area. Once you start to apply the medication, it is better to complete the full amount of the recommended package. Do not stop in the middle if you come across some relief. Always talk to the doctor before you stop applying Bactroban. If the whole amount of the drug is not used there are chances for the infection to come back.
Baycip
Baycip is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is available in an ointment and a solution (eye-drops) used to treat a number of eye infections. Doctors also prescribe Baycip to treat other medical conditions.