Medicines & Drug Database A–Z
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Doxycycline
Generic: DoxycyclineTreat bacterial infections, acne
Doxycycline freezes bacterial protein synthesis by blocking amino acid delivery to bacterial ribosomes, preventing bacteria from multiplying and allowing the immune system to clear the infection.
Tetracycline
Generic: TetracyclineTreatment of various bacterial infections, acne
Tetracycline halts bacterial reproduction by blocking bacterial cells from manufacturing the essential proteins they require to survive.
