Minocycline (By injection)
min-oh-SYE-kleen
Treats infections. This medicine is a tetracycline antibiotic.
Drug classes
Antibiotic, Antiprotozoal (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Minocycline injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat severe acne and intestinal amebiasis. It is also used to treat infections in patients who should not receive penicillin antibiotics.
Minocycline belongs to the class of medicines known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some medicines can affect how minocycline works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
Isotretinoin, methoxyflurane, penicillin Birth control pills Blood thinner (such as warfarin) Ergot medicinesWhen Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to minocycline or any tetracycline antibiotic, or you are pregnant.
Warnings
This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Birth control pills may not work as well when used with this medicine. Use a second form of birth control to avoid pregnancy.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or liver disease.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
Permanent change in tooth color (in children younger than 8 years old) Intracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the head) Serious allergic reactions Liver problemsThis medicine may make you dizzy or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
Joint pain, fever, rash, unusual tiredness or weakness
Severe diarrhea that may contain blood
Severe headache, vision loss, vision changes
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Darkening of your skin, teeth, or gums
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Minocin
There may be other brand names for this medicine.