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Is Doxycycline Advisable For Pneumonia In An Elderly Person?
My MOther is 88yrs old and just diagnosed with Pneumonia. All her Vitals are normal. Ox Sats 98% on room air and she says other than being tired, she feels fine. They put her on Doxycycline 100mg BID x 7days and told us to follow up in 2wks. Shouldn t she be followed sooner, and is this a recommended medication?
Mon, 26 Aug 2019
Hello,
Doxycycline is an antibiotic to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is a very effective antibiotic so I suggest to use it as prescribed by your doctor.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Doxycycline is an antibiotic to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is a very effective antibiotic so I suggest to use it as prescribed by your doctor.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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