Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal.
A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected.
Symptoms of malaria
It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include:
a high temperature (fever) sweats and chills headaches vomiting muscle pains diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer.
When to seek medical attention
Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found.
Malaria risk areas
Malaria is found in more than 100 countries, mainly in tropical regions of the world, including:
large areas of Africa and Asia Central and South America Haiti and the Dominican Republic parts of the Middle East some Pacific islands
Thehas more information about the risk of malaria in specific countries.
Preventing malaria
Many cases of malaria can be avoided. An easy way to remember is the ABCD approach to prevention:
Awareness of risk – find out whether you’re at risk of getting malaria before travelling Bite prevention – avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, covering your arms and legs, and using an insecticide-treated mosquito net Check whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets – if you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the course Diagnosis – seek immediate medical advice if you develop malaria symptoms, as long as up to a year after you return from travelling
Side effects
Like all medicines, doxycycline can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Common side effects These common side effects happen in around 1 in 10 people. Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don’t go away:
a headache feeling sick or vomiting being sensitive to sunlight Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1,000 people.
Call a doctor straight away if you get:
Bruising or bleeding you can’t explain (including nosebleeds), a sore throat, a high temperature (38C or above) and you feel tired or generally unwell – these can be signs of blood problems.
Severe diarrhoea (perhaps with stomach cramps) that contains blood or mucus, or lasts longer than 4 days ringing or buzzing in your ears
Serious skin reactions or rashes, including irregular, round red patches, peeling, blisters, skin ulcers, or swelling of the skin that looks like burns – these could be signs of a rare reaction to the medicine called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Yellow skin or the whites of your eyes go yellow – this could be a sign of liver problems joint or muscle pain that has started since you began taking doxycycline
Headache, vomiting and problems with your vision – these could be signs of pressure around your brain (intracranial hypertension)
A fingernail coming away from its base – this could be a reaction to sunlight called photo-onycholysis
A sore or swollen mouth, lips or tongue
Severe pain in your tummy, with or without bloody diarrhoea, feeling sick and being sick – these can be signs of pancreatitis difficulty or pain when you swallow, a sore throat, acid reflux, a smaller appetite or chest pain which gets worse when you eat – these could be signs of an inflamed food pipe (oesophagitis) or oesophageal ulcer
Serious allergic reactions
Allergic reactions to doxycycline are common and occur in more than 1 in 100 people.
These are not all the side effects of doxycycline.
You can report any suspected side effect to the UK.
*Note:The above link says to consult your doctor or pharmacist, or contact them via the available options in the following article.
Zithromax® is used to treat bacterial infections in your mouth, throat or lungs, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal tract conditions. Zithromax® may also be used for other infections such as bacterial vaginosis. Your doctor may prescribe a Zithromax® tablet before and after you take Zithromax®.
Zithromax® tablets contain azithromycin (Zmax), which is a powerful antibiotic. Zithromax® inhibits bacterial growth, so Zithromax® tablets may help to cure infections in different parts of your digestive tract.
Zithromax® may be taken as a pill. Zithromax® tablets are usually taken 2 hours before or 30 minutes after you take a meal. Zithromax® may also be taken as a meal. Zithromax® may also be taken as a pill 1-2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal. Zithromax® may also be taken to treat anthrax exposure (see Zithromax® and the other medications discussed in greater depth).
Zithromax® may be used for the following infections:
Zithromax® may not be as effective for all infections. In the case of the following infections, Zithromax® tablets may help to cure anthrax exposure (see Zithromax® and the other medications discussed in greater depth). Zithromax® contains azithromycin (Zmax), which is a powerful antibiotic. Zithromax® tablets contain a combination of both antibiotics, and Zmax is a combination antibiotic that works together to kill the bacteria.
Zithromax® Tablets contain Zmax as the active ingredient. Zmax is a member of the group of drugs called beta-lactamase inhibitors. Beta-lactam antibiotics, such as Azithromycin or Doxycycline, treat infections by stopping the growth of bacteria. They also treat infections by stopping the growth of parasites, which are carried by parasites found in the intestines of humans. When these parasites are caught in human feces, Zmax is unable to be removed from the body. The antibiotics may be given in combination with other medications. Zmax is usually given 2 to 3 times a day, or as a pill. You may take Zmax tablets with food.
Zmax may be given twice a day, or as a meal. Zmax may also be given 1-2 hours before or after a meal. You may take Zmax tablets 1-2 hours before or after a meal.
Zithromax® (azithromycin) Tablets may help to cure infections in the following areas of the body:Zithromax® Tablets may help to cure infections in the following areas of the body:
Zithromax® Tablets may also be used for the following infections:
Zithromax® Tablets may also be used to treat infections in the following areas of the body:
Zithromax® tablets may help to cure certain types of infections that are not well controlled with other medications. Zmax is an antibiotic that binds to the bacteria and kills it. It may be given in combination with other medications. You may take Zmax tablets 1-2 hours before or 2-2 hours after a meal. Zmax may also be given 1-2 hours before or 2-2 hours after a meal.
Zithromax® (azithromycin) Tablets may help to cure certain types of infections that are not well controlled with other medications.Give as directed by your veterinarian. Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label. Store doxycycline at room temperature. Be sure to complete the prescription to ensure a full recovery, even if your pet seems to be improving, unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian. Allow your pet access to plenty of water. Doxycycline can be given with or without food but should not be given with dairy products.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Do not use in animals with a known sensitivity to doxycycline. Do not use in pregnant animals. Let your veterinarian know if your pet is on any other medications, as interactions with certain medicines can occur. Do not administer any calcium-containing medications, antacids, laxatives, or multivitamins within 2 hours of the last doxycycline dose. Notify your veterinarian if your animal suffers from kidney or liver disease. Doxycycline may increase skins sensitivity to sunlight. Store at room temperature. Store protected from light and moisture.
Allergic reactions and serious side effects are rare, but in the case of an allergic reaction or a serious side effect you should stop doxycycline treatment and seek veterinary attention. Some common signs of allergic reactions and serious side effects are hives, breathing difficulty, facial swelling, loss of appetite, or dark colored urine.
Should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Doxycycline should not be used in animals allergic to it or other tetracycline antibiotics. Use with caution in animals with impaired liver or kidney function. Do not use in pregnant, nursing, or growing animals since this medication may cause slowing of bone growth and discoloration of teeth. Give antacids, vitamin and mineral combinations, iron, or Pepto-Bismol at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after giving doxycycline. Use caution when given with digoxin or warfarin. Doxycycline is not affected by food.
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Doxycycline may cause vomiting, hives, diarrhea, increased pulse, and nervousness. Do not use antacids, multivitamins, or calcium-containing medications within 2 hours of the last dose. Allergic reactions and serious side effects are rare, but should be reported to your veterinarian immediately. Swallow doxycycline with a scratching motion. treat diarrhea with amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin, as well as with tetracycline and minocycline.
clothDoxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. Make sure the label says that the length of treatment is "cannot be assumed" and that there is a "tolerable duration" of treatment. Avoid excessive heat and sunlight. Store protected from light.
printable "CPS"Generic name:Doxycycline Hyclateis used to treat various bacterial infections in dogs, cats, horses, and other animals. It is also used to prevent malaria in the region. It is used in combination with other drugs called tetracyclines, or combination drugs, to treat infections in the lungs (pneumonia) or throat and throat (tonsillitis) caused byStaphylococcus aureus. This medication is used to treat conditions in cats, dogs, and horses. It may also be used to treat urinary tract infections, such as cystitis caused byEnterococcus faecalisIt may also be used in combination with other drugs to prevent or treat infections in the skin and soft tissues caused byStaphylococcus
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Doxycycline Hyclate 150 mg is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat infections in the lungs, bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and infections of the skin, bones, joints, skin, and soft tissues.E. coli
Doxycycline Hyclate 150 mg is a prescription medication for treating infections in the lungs, bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and infections of the skin, bones, joints, skin, and soft tissues. It may also be used in combination with other drugs called tetracyclines, or combination drugs, to treat infections in the lungs, bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and infections of the skin, bones, and joints.
Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections. Doxycycline treats urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis), gum infections, diseases (like periodontitis), and others. Besides this, Doxycycline also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. However, it does not treat facial redness caused by rosacea.
Doxycycline being an antibiotic prevents the growth of bacteria (doxycycline), thereby preventing their multiplication and spread. It is also an antiprotozoal and tuberculosis drug. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the auditory, digestive, skin, soft tissue, urinary, genital, and reproductive areas. It is used to treat acne-like lesions caused by rosacea.
Doxycycline should not be taken if you are allergic to it or to any of the ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet.
Side Effects:The common side effects are headaches, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. These usually settle within a few hours or days. If you experience any side effects while taking Doxycycline, call your doctor immediately. This medicine is generally welltolerated. Call your doctor if the side effects feel different to others. Some side effects may be worse or worse in some cases. If you do experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as skin rash, hives, or difficulty breathing, call your doctor immediately. If you do experience any side effects while taking Doxycycline, call your doctor immediately.
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