Minogen Tablets100mg Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Minocycline HCl
Used For
Bacterial Infection
How it works
Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines.
Minogen Tablets100mg Usage And Safety
Dosage
Minocycline HCl
Side Effects
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) • Dizziness . Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) • fever . Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) • An increase in the number of a specific type of white blood cell which can be seen in a blood test • unexplained bruising or bleeding for longer than normal. This may be a sign of low levels of blood platelets • a feeling of spinning when standing or sitting still (vertigo), ringing in ears, other hearing problems • loss of appetite, diarrhoea, feeling or being sick • headache • pins and needles in the hands or feet or a reduction in the sense of touch • cough • a change in the colour of your teeth • an increase in levels of liver enzymes or urea which can be seen in a blood test • hair loss • red round lumps under the skin usually below the knee • a skin reaction that keeps appearing in the same area every time you take the medicine • skin itching, skin rash, nettle rash, redness or pain, swelling or tenderness around a vein (vasculitis) • joint pain, muscle pain .
Drug Interactions
Hepatotoxic medicine , warfarin , antacids , sucralfate, bismuth salts , medicines containing zinc salts, iron, calcium, aluminium or magnesium , kaolin , quinapril , diuretics , retinoids such as isotretinoid , ergotamine , ergometrine .
Indication
Minocycline can be used to treat a variety of infections, including bacterial infections that affect the eyes, ears, nose, throat and respiratory system (chest infections), skin infections (acne), gonorrhoea or pelvic, prostate and urinary tract infections. It can also be used to treat meningitis carriers.
When not to Use
Do not take Minocycline if you: •Are allergic to minocycline, other tetracyclines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine • Have a condition called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) • Need dialysis treatment • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Minogen Tablets100mg Precautions
Precaution
Cases of breathing difficulties including dyspnoea, bronchospasm, exacerbation of asthma, pulmonary eosinophilia and pneumonitis have been reported with minocycline use. If patients develop breathing difficulties they should seek urgent medical advice and minocycline should be discontinued.
Minogen Tablets100mg Warnings
Warning 1
Avoid strong sunlight or ultra violet light as Minocycline can make the skin more sensitive. If your skin becomes red and patchy, tell your doctor as he may need to stop treatment.
Warning 2
Tell your doctor or nurse that you are taking Minocycline before you take a urine test as minocycline may affect the results.
Warning 3
Talk to your doctor before taking Minocycline if you suffer from myasthenia gravis (a disease causing muscle weakness).
Minogen Tablets100mg Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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