Definitions for minocycline
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1. minocycline, Minocinnoun

   tetracycline antibiotic (trade name Minocin) used to treat a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections

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1. minocyclinenoun

   A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial and other infections

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1. Minocycline

   Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as pneumonia. It is generally less preferred than the tetracycline doxycycline. It is also used for the treatment of acne and rheumatoid arthritis. It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, allergic reactions, and kidney problems. Serious side effects may include anaphylaxis, a lupus-like syndrome, and easy sunburning. Use in the later part of pregnancy may harm the baby and safety during breastfeeding is unclear. It works by decreasing a bacterium's ability to make protein thus stopping its growth.Minocycline was patented in 1961 and came into commercial use in 1971. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 236th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions.

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1. minocycline

   Minocycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic, known for its wide range of uses and effects. It is used to treat different bacterial infections such as infections of the skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and others. Minocycline works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It is not effective against viral infections such as common cold or flu. It is often used for treating acne due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

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1. Minocycline

   Minocycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic, and has a broader spectrum than the other members of the group. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, classified as a long-acting type. As a result of its long half-life it generally has serum levels 2–4 times that of the simple water-soluble tetracyclines. Minocycline is the most lipid-soluble of the tetracycline-class antibiotics, giving it the greatest penetration into the prostate and brain, but also the greatest amount of central nervous system-related side effects, such as vertigo. A common side effect is diarrhea. Uncommon side effects include skin discolouration and autoimmune disorders that are not seen with other drugs in the class. Minocycline is a relatively poor tetracycline-class antibiotic choice for urinary pathogens sensitive to this antibiotic class, as its solubility in water and levels in the urine are less than all other tetracyclines. Minocycline is metabolized by the liver and has poor urinary excretion. Minocycline is not a naturally-occurring antibiotic, but was synthesized semi-synthetically from natural tetracycline antibiotics by Lederle Laboratories in 1972, and marketed by them under the brand name Minocin.

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1. Minocycline

   A TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections.

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   The numerical value of minocycline in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of minocycline in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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