Minomycin
Drug Info
Minomycin
Drug Uses: Minocycline hydrochloride, also known as minocycline, is a member of the broad spectrum tetracycline antibiotics, and has a broader spectrum than the other members. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. As a result of its long half-life it generally has serum levels 2-4 times that of most other tetracyclines (150 mg giving 16 times the activity levels compared to 250 mg of tetracycline at 24-48 hours). Minocycline was originally discovered by Lederle Laboratories and marketed under the brand name Minocin.
How to Use
Minomycin
:You should take Minocin at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take Minocin exactly as directed. Your doctor will prescribe it for a specific number of days according to the type of infection being treated; keep taking the medication until you have used it all up.To reduce the risk of throat irritation, take the capsule and tablet forms of Minocin with plenty of fluids. Swallow the pellet-filled capsules whole. You should avoid use of antacids that contain aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, such as Maalox and Mylanta, and iron preparations such as Feosol. If you must take these medicines, take them 2 to 3 hours before or after taking Minocin.
Minomycin
Precautions: Before taking minocycline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline); or if you have any other allergies.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, problems swallowing, esophagus problems (e.g., hiatal hernia, reflux disease-GERD). This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using minocycline.Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Minomycin
Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: vitamins/minerals (e.g., magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, zinc), quinapril, didanosine, antacids, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, penicillin-type antibiotics, isotretinoin, methoxyflurane, warfarin. This medicine may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about other types of birth control. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Minomycin
Possible Side Effects:Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Diarrhoea, Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash (photosensitivity), Balance problems involving the inner ear (vertigo), Dizziness, Nausea and vomiting, Sensation of ringing, or other noise in the ears (tinnitus), Loss of appetite, Skin reactions such as rash and itch, Bowel infection resulting in inflammation of the bowel lining (pseudomembranous colitis), Liver disorders, Difficulty or pain when swallowing (dysphagia), Mild increase in pressure within the skull (benign intracranial hypertension), Overgrowth of the yeast Candida, which may cause infection such as thrush, Staining of skin, nails, teeth, sweat, tears, eyes, breast milk (see warning above)
Minomycin
Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of
Minomycin
overdose include: dizziness or drowsiness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, facial flushing, fast heartbeat, and loss of consciousness.
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Storage: Store
Minomycin
at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store
Minomycin
in the bathroom.
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Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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