Tetracycline antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections. Adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, allergic reactions, vertigo (which may be incapacitating), and (in children) discoloration of the teeth.
An antibiotic. Minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin) is used to treat many bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydial infections. Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It should not be given to children younger than 8 years because it can discolor their teeth. The drug is not safe for pregnant women.
One of the tetracycline broad-spectrum antibiotic drugs. Minocycline has a broader spectrum than the others and is effective against Neisseria meningitidis, which causes bacterial meningitis. It should not be prescribed for patients with kidney disease.
An antibiotic medication from the tetracycline family, employed in the treatment of acne, respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, and certain genitourinary infections including gonorrhea and nongonococcal urethritis. Additionally, it serves to preempt cases of meningococcal meningitis.
The prevailing adverse effects encompass nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea. The medication might also disrupt the equilibrium mechanism in the inner ear, leading to sensations of dizziness or vertigo. However, these issues typically resolve once the medication is discontinued.