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Minocin |
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- Description - |
Minocin is a form of the antibiotic tetracycline.
It is given to help treat many different kinds of infection, including:
AcneAmebic dysenteryAnthrax (a rare skin infection)CholeraGonorrhea (when penicillin cannot be given)PlagueRespiratory infections such as pneumoniaRocky Mountain spotted feverSyphilis (when penicillin cannot be given)Urinary tract infections caused by certain microbes
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Aching,inflamed joints,anal or genital sores with fungus infection,anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction),anemia,appetite loss,blurry vision,bulging of soft spots in infants' heads,decreased hearing,diarrhea,difficulty swallowing,discoloration of children's teeth,fever,fluid retention,headache,hepatitis,hives,inflammation of the penis,inflammation of the intestines,inflammation of the tongue,joint pain,kidney or liver failure,nausea,rash,sensitivity to light,skin coloration,skin eruptions,skin inflammation and peeling,throat irritation,thyroid gland problems,vomiting |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, such as Mylanta
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Iron-containing preparations such as Feosol
Oral contraceptives
Penicillin (Pen-Vee K)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Lederle Laboratories |
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PO Box 8299 |
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Philadelphia, PA 19101-8299 |
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USA |
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