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Use and Dosing

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Non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris [Solodyn, Ximino]

Usual dosage [Minocin]

Uncomplicated gonococcal infections other than urethritis and anorectal infections in men

Uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis in men, meningococcal carrier state

Syphilis

Mycobacterium marinum infections

Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical, or rectal infection in adults

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Non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris [Solodyn, Ximino]

Usual dosage (>8 yrs)

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[Outline]

Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

See Supplemental Patient Information

Caution: Use cautiously in

Supplemental Patient Information

Interactions

Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Ximino interacts with :

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Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:D

Breastfeeding: Because of possible staining of infants' dental enamel or bone deposition of tetracyclines, many reviews state that tetracyclines are contraindicated during breastfeeding. However Short-term use of minocycline is acceptable in nursing mothers as short-term use of minocycline is not likely to harm during lactation because milk levels are low and absorption by the infant is inhibited by the calcium in breastmilk. Avoid prolonged or repeat courses during nursing. Monitor the infant for rash and for possible effects on the gastrointestinal flora, such as diarrhea or candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash). Black discoloration of breastmilk has been reported with minocycline. This data is based on upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 5 March 2011). Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from the tetracyclines, manufacturer recommends that a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

minocycline (generic)

Dynacin

Minocin

Solodyn

Ximino

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

minocycline (generic)

Minocin

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

minocycline (generic)

Acnamino MR, Minocin, Sebact MR, Sebomin MR

Aknemin

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

Akamin, Minomycin


[Outline]

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Classification

Antimicrobials

Antibiotics
Tetracyclines

Infectious Disease

Antibiotics
Tetracyclines

Pricing

Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.

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