What is doxycycline?

Doxycycline is prescription drugs. It is available as an oral tablet and delayed-release oral tablet you take by mouth. It is also available as a delayed-release oral capsule, oral solution, and a solution for injection that is only given by a healthcare provider.
Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections. These may include certain sexually transmitted diseases, skin infections, eye infections, respiratory infections, and more.
This drug is also used as an add-on treatment for severe acne and prevent malaria in people who are planning to travel to areas with a few strains of malaria.
How does it work?
Doxycycline belongs to a class of drugs called tetracyclines. A class of drugs are a group of drugs that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
This drug works by blocking bacterial protein to be made. It does this by binding to some units of the protein. This stops the protein from growing and flatters your infection.