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What is the medication vibramycin (doxycycline) used as?

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See below: Vibramycin isthe brand name for the antibiotic doxycycline. This can be used to treat some lung infections, chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, inflammation of the testicle tubes, lyme disease and malaria prevention. It could also be used for anthrax exposure.

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Answered 7/3/2018

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