Minocycline
Minocycline
Minocycline (pronounced: min-o-SY-kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "Minocycline" is derived from the chemical name "7-Dimethylamino-6-dimethyl-6-deoxytetracycline". It was first synthesized in the 1960s as a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline.
Usage
Minocycline is primarily used to treat acne, urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and certain types of skin infections. It works by inhibiting the growth and spread of bacteria.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Minocycline can cause side effects. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and fatigue. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as liver damage, autoimmune disorders, and photosensitivity.
Related Terms
- Tetracycline: A broad-spectrum antibiotic that is the parent compound of Minocycline.
- Doxycycline: Another semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline, often used interchangeably with Minocycline.
- Antibiotic: A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.
- Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can cause disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Minocycline
- Wikipedia's article - Minocycline
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski