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Doxycycline hyclate/hydrochloride, 100 mg, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which has been used to treat strains of b-hemolytic streptococcus; it also can be used against some gram-positive strains of staphylococcus bacteria, as an effective treatment for serious and advanced lunginfections, as well as, other pulmonary infections, such as pneumonia, empyema and lung abscesses.
It comes in various forms and dosages, such as injectable (powder for injections come in 100 mg and 200 mg vials), capsules (delayed-release capsules are 75 mg and 100 mg) and tablets 100 mg and 200 mg. It also comes in generic forms(tetracycline antibiotic), clindamycin, linezolid, minocycline, rifampin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole; these antibiotics are used in the treatment of staph.
Treatment and dosage of Doxycycline hyclate/hydrochloridedepends upon the type of lung/pulmonary infection. The usual adult dose of Doxycycline is 200 mg, the first dose moving to a lower dose as the treatment regime continues. This drug has been shown to improve lung function in patients whose symptoms are stable; this drug is very useful in the treatment of bacterial respiratory infections.
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What could cause the lymph nodes around your heart and lungs to swell?
Infection
Is pneumonitis a communicable disease?
No. Pneumonitis means inflammation of the lungs (e.g. from a chemical or a toxin), whereas pneumonia means infection of the lungs (which could be communicable).
Can aids effect your lungs?
you can get an infection in your lungs from having aids.
What is pleural?
An infection of the lining of the of the lungs.
What is pneumoia?
Pneumoia is a infection of the lungs.
How are the lungs protected from infection?
Mucus
What is pnenamoina?
pneumonia is when there is an infection in your lungs.
Is pneumonia a chronic bacteria of the lungs?
Pneumonia is the chronic, infection of the lungs with high fever
What is the grating sound made in your lungs?
A grating sound in the lungs could indicate an underlying medical condition such as lung inflammation, infection, or scarring. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and diagnosis.
What are the Lungs?
lungs are tubes that transfer blood from your heart to your lungs and other parts of your body. (doesn't need to be improved)
What is the worst case scenario for people with cystic fibrosis?
If it is not diagnosed in the earlier stages things like lungs could be infected and a transplant would be needed of both lungs. if both lungs are not transplanted there could be a chance that the effected lung could contain bacteria and infect the new lung. worst case scenario is that it doesn't get diagnosed and a major infection could kill the patient
What disease is an infection of the lungs?
emphysemia
