As death nears, the body slows down. People donât need as much food or fluids as before, so they donât feel hungry or thirsty. It may go against your instincts, but try to let the person decide when and what they want to eat or drink. A person nearing death may also have problems swallowing. Donât force them to eat or drink if this is the case.
Doxycycline is a prescription antibiotic. In most situations, the product is not appropriate for use during pregnancy due to the risk of problems such as tooth discoloration. The manufacturers of doxycycline recommend that pregnant women take doxycycline only if the potential benefits of the medication outweigh the possible risks to the fetus.
If doxycycline is used to treat infections due to group A beta- haemolytic streptococci, treatment should continue for at least 10 days. Abnormal hepatic function has been reported rarely and has been caused by both the oral and parenteral administration of teracyclines, including doxycycline. Use in Pregnancy (Category âDâ) (See