Everything You Know About Doxycycline

Doxycycline is so strong. So strong. It's a strong tetracycline antibiotic! Men, you'll take an oral pill of this one most of the time. You will! Injections are out there when you need them, though. Ask your doc about bringing this antibiotic in to fix all your problems. They don't stand a chance!

Men, this med's a great bacterial infection treatment. So great! It's amazing as a treatment for pneumonia, and it'll even play a role in bronchitis treatment! Men, wave goodbye to acne on this one too. This antibiotic works wonders as an acne treatment. Hold up, though, your doc only prescribes this one when ointments for acne haven't worked. And men? You've got to understand where doxycycline stand among oral antibiotics for infection.

How It Works

Men, this antibiotic's a powerful one. Bacteria won't grow anymore when you take it! Win. It'll bind to something only found in bacteria. Yes, men, a ribosomal subunit! This antibiotic stops specific RNAs from binding, so new proteins can't form. And yes, you remember. Bacteria won't grow! Many, many men have a fighting chance with their immune system once they take this antibiotic. It destroys bacteria so well!

Expect this med to peak in 1 to 2 hours and have a half-life of 18 to 22 hours. Men, most of your body tissues are going to absorb it! You'll find more in your gallbladder, lungs, liver, and kidneys.