Generic Minocin

Description

Active Ingredient

Minocycline Hydrochloride is an active component of this mentioned medication. This component is a broad spectrum long-acting derivative of the antibiotic tetracycline that has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. This medication acts by binding to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit and interferes with the binding of tRNA to the ribosomal complex. It is to inhibit protein translation in bacteria. Additionally, it inhibits the inflammatory enzyme 5-lipoxygenase and may impede T cell-microglia interactions. It also contributes to minocycline’s neuroprotective effects.

Indications

Given medication is indicated for the treatment of a wide variety of infections. Minocin may also be consumed to treat severe acne. It belongs to a group of drugs called tetracycline antibiotics. It stops the growth of bacteria. It is recommended for the treatment of bacterial infections only. It is not useful to treat viral infections like common cold, influenza.

Action Mechanism

This particular medicine is a tetracycline antibiotic that works to treat infections by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. Minocin works to treat acne by killing the bacteria that infect pores and reducing a certain natural oily substance that induces acne.

Dosages

This medication is available in dosages as mentioned follows:

• 50 mg: This drug is best taken on an empty stomach. Consume this tablet orally as advised by the doctor, usually every 12 hours, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
• 100 mg: This medicine should be taken every 12 hours on an empty stomach as prescribed by the doctor

Note

This drug can make birth control pills less effective. Consult the doctor about consuming a non-hormonal method of birth control like a condom, diaphragm, spermicide to prevent pregnancy while treating with this medicine.