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Adoxa (Doxycycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic that kills certain bacteria or stops their growth, used to treat many kinds of infections like dental, skin, respiratory, acne, lyme disease, malaria, urinary tract infections and certain sexually transmitted infections.
Before taking adoxa
Do not take adoxa if you have any of these conditions: liver disease, long exposure to sunlight like working outdoors, stomach problems like colitis, an unusual or allergic reaction to doxycycline, tetracycline antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding.
Adoxa possible side effects
Side effects that you should report to your doctor as soon as possible:
* allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
* difficulty breathing
* fever
* itching in the rectal or genital area
* pain on swallowing
* redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
* severe stomach pain or cramps
* unusual bleeding or bruising
* unusually weak or tired
* yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
* diarrhea
* loss of appetite
* nausea, vomiting
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