Minocycline
Definition
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Long-acting tetracycline.
Indication
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Acne vulgaris, acne papulopustulosa, acne cystica, chlamydia conjunctivitis, borreliosis, brucellosis, barzonellosis, listeriosis, rickettsialpox.
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Limited indication
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Minocycline should not be used in children under 8 years of age (permanent tooth discoloration, delayed bone growth).
Pregnancy/nursing period
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Do not use during pregnancy and lactation!
Dosage and method of use
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Day 1: 200 mg p.o., then 100 mg/12 hours p.o. for 7 days to 6 weeks, depending on the indication.
Undesirable effects
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Preparations
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Aknosan, Klinomycin, Skid, Minocycline-Ratiopharm
Note(s)
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Occurrence of a sweet syndrome after taking minocycline has been described in the literature.
Literature
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- Callen JP et al (2002) Neutrophilic dermatoses. Dermatol Clin 20: 409-419
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