Minocycline
About Minocycline
Minocycline belongs to a class of medications known as tetracycline antibiotics. It helps to fight and treat different kinds of infections such as urinary tract infection, tick fever, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections, etc. It essentially fights the bacteria in the body and prevents its spread and growth.
It is not to be taken if you are pregnant, for it could cause potential harm to the unborn baby. It can cause harm to tooth and bone development in the baby; and it also passes into breast milk. Antacids, calcium and iron supplements, and multivitamins should only be taken 2 hours before or after taking Minocycline. Let your doctor know if you have a sulfite allergy or have asthma.
Swallow the entire tablet whole with a glass of water. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not skip doses even if you are feeling better. It will only make the infection resistant.
Find a doctor immediately if you have a severe allergic reaction, kidney, liver, pancreas problems and inflammation. More common side effects are rashes, discoloration of skin, and a swollen tongue.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Minocycline
Bacterial Infections
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Minocycline ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Minocycline
Is It safe with alcohol?
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Mific injection.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Mific injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Mific injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with severe renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Minocycline
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Minocycline as ingredient
- Minoz 65Mg Tablet Er
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Iminza 100Mg Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Mclin 100Mg Tablet
West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
- Minonil 65Mg Tablet Er
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Divaine 100Mg Injection
Cipla Ltd
- Minolin 100Mg Tablet
Ochoa Laboratories Ltd
- Minolin 50Mg Tablet
Ochoa Laboratories Ltd
- Cynomycin Cp 100Mg Capsule
Pfizer Ltd
- Minolox 50Mg Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd
- Ethimin 50Mg Tablet
Ethinext Pharma
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It prevents bacteria from synthesizing protein by binding with ribosomal units of bacteria. This inhibits the growth of bacteria and helps the immune system to fight the infection.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Minocycline ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Minocycline-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/minocycline
Minocycline-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01017
MINOCYCLINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=MINOCYCLINE
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