Oracea and Pralidoxime

• Generic Name: doxycycline
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Adoxa, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Oracea, Oraxyl, TargaDOX, Vibramycin, Acticlate, Adox Pak 2/100, Adoxa Pak 1/100, Adoxa Pak 1/150, Avidoxy, TargaDOX, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Periostat Targadox, Vibramycin Calcium, Vibramycin Hyclate, Vibramycin monohydrate, Vibra-Tabs, Doxy 100

Oracea (doxycycline) is used to treat blemishes, bumps, and acne-like lesions caused by rosacea in adults. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea.

Oracea is a tetracycline antibiotic. Tetracyclines are often used to treat infections, however this formulation has not been evaluated in the treatment or prevention of infections.

Oracea may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pralidoxime
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Protopam Chloride

Pralidoxime reverses muscle weakness or paralysis caused by a poison or certain drug overdose.

Pralidoxime is used as an antidote to treat poisoning by a chemical or pesticide (insect spray), or by a drug used to treat a muscle disorder.

This medication is not effective as an antidote for all types of pesticide poisonings.

Pralidoxime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.