Laa is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Laa have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Laa. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Laa also has some side effects, the most common being Sensitive to light. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Laa as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Laa go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Laa's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Laa related warnings talks about Laa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Laa contraindications section.
Besides this, Laa may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Laa, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Laa is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Laa is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Laa safe for pregnant women?
Laa has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Laa without medical advice.
Is the use of Laa safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Laa may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Laa should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Laa on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Laa on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Laa on the Liver?
Laa has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Laa on the Heart?
Laa is completely safe for the heart.
Laa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Laa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Laa habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Laa.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Laa you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Laa only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Laa is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Laa
When consumed with certain foods, Laa may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laa
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Laa with alcohol.
Yes, Laa can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Laa is a brand name for doxycycline. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline. It is available in different dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, syrup, and cream. Laa is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial as well as protozoal infection. It is used in the treatment of various type of infections such as pneumonia, respiratory tract infection, rickettsial infections, sexually transmitted infections, ophthalmic infections, anthrax including inhalational anthrax, and prophylaxis of malaria. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat acne and pimples. Sometimes Laa is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.
No, you can not buy Laa over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, Laa can effectively relieve from acne by decreasing the concentration oil which causes acne. It is a drug of choice for treating acne or skin infection.
No, Laa should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.
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