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Contraindications for Using Doxycycline-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Doxycycline as follows: Doxycycline should be avoided in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as it has the potential to exacerbate any underlying arrhythmias. Such individuals upon taking Doxycycline could present with irregular heartbeats and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Individuals with history of chronic disturbance in serum magnesium and potassium ions are at increased risk for arrhythmias. Also, individuals taking Lasix are at increased risk for losing potassium, thus [...]

Contraindications for Using Doxycycline-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Doxycycline as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Doxycycline. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Doxycycline. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of elevated intracranial pressures and injury to the optic nerve are at increased risk for loss of [...]

Side Effects of Doxycycline Use-3

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxycycline as follows: Cardiac arrhythmias Doxycycline can precipitate irregular heartbeats, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias. Individuals with history of chronic disturbance in serum magnesium and potassium ions are also at increased risk for arrhythmias with Doxycycline. Also, individuals taking Lasix are at increased risk for losing potassium, thus setting the ground for life-threatening arrhythmias, upon taking Doxycycline. Vision disturbances Doxycycline intake [...]

Side Effects of Doxycycline Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxycycline as follows: Diarrhea Human intestines have a lot of bacteria, both good and bad, living in a sensitive balance with each other. This helps maintain the normal natural intestinal environment. Doxycycline works by killing the bacteria. While doing this, Doxycycline does not differentiate between good and bad bacteria. Consequently, apart from killing the bad infectious bacteria, Doxycycline also kills the good bacteria in the intestinal [...]

Side Effects of Doxycycline Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxycycline as follows: Central nervous system findings Doxycycline use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures. Renal damage Long term Doxycycline intake can lead to renal damage, thus compromising kidney function. Renal injury and altered kidney function can result in increased creatinine levels in the body, accumulation of other wastes resulting in altered levels of consciousness, abrupt weight gain, and reduced urine [...]