Some experts recommend antibiotic therapy for patients bitten by I
500 mg orally every 6 hours for 14 to 30 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection
INTRODUCTION Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States, Canada, and Europe
A guideline from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and the American College of Rheumatology
For children, we recommend amoxicillin at a dosage of 50 mg/kg/d, divided into 3 doses per day (maximum, 500 mg/dose), or doxycycline (for those aged ⩾8 years) at
4 mg/kg for
scapularis tick bite can prevent the development of Lyme disease
Treatment regimens listed in the following table are for the erythema migrans rash, the most common manifestation of early Lyme disease
The usual oral dosage of oral doxycycline is 100–300 mg twice a day with food (not with dairy products or mineral supplements)
LYMEPAK tablets contain 100 mg of doxycycline (equivalent to 115 mg doxycycline hyclate)
The recent American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine consensus on Lyme borreliosis in dogs offers several other antibiotic treatment options
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Doxycycline is also effective against some other tick-borne illnesses, including anaplasmosis, Borrelia Take each dose of doxycycline with a large glass of water
While doxycycline is generally safe, some dogs might experience: Gastrointestinal
If your dog is very uncomfortable, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (e
2 and 4
After being treated for Lyme disease, a minority of patients may still report non-specific symptoms, including persistent pain, joint and muscle aches, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, or unexplained numbness
6mg/kg IV q24h for 5-7d, diluted and given slowly (extra-label use) For treatment of Potomac Horse Fever
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Doxycycline is a bacteriostatic, time-dependent tetracycline antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against many Gram-positive The antibiotic regimen for Lyme disease depends on the stage and manifestations of the disease, as well as on patient factors
For example, if you have a 20-pound dog
In severe infection use 2
If you get a Herxheimer reaction, stop increasing the dose until it has passed
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