Generic Name:minocycline
Brand Names:Dynacin,Minocin, Minocin Kit, Minolira, Solodyn, Ximino
Drug Class:Tetracyclines
What is minocycline, and what is it used for?
Minocycline belongs to thetetracyclineclass of antibiotics, used to treat a wide variety ofbacterial infections.Tetracyclines are bacteriostatic antibiotics that prevent the growth of bacteria, but do not directly kill them (bactericidal).
Minocycline is effective against many species of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. These two types of bacteria are structurally different and are identified by the Gram stain lab test.
Minocycline works by inhibiting the synthesis of proteins that bacteria require to survive and grow. Minocycline binds to 30S and 50S subunits in the bacterial ribosomes (cellular particles that synthesize proteins) and prevents the formation of protein chains from amino acids. Although minocycline is active against many species of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, manystrainshave developed resistance to the drug, and it is recommended to be used only after culture and susceptibility tests.
FDA-approved uses of minocycline include treatment of the following infections from susceptible strains of organisms:
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever,typhusfever, and thetyphusgroup,Q fever,rickettsialpox, and tickfeverscaused byRickettsiae
- Respiratory tract infections caused byMycoplasma pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae,and克雷伯氏菌species
- Upper respiratory tract infectionscaused byStreptococcuspneumoniae
- Lymphogranuloma venereumcaused byChlamydia trachomatis
- Psittacosis (ornithosis) due toChlamydiapsittaci
- Trachomacaused byChlamydiatrachomatis
- Inclusionconjunctivitiscaused byChlamydiatrachomatis
- Nongonococcalurethritis, endocervical, or rectal infections in adults caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum, orChlamydia trachomatis
- Relapsingfeverdue toBorrelia recurrentis
- Chancroidcaused byHaemophilus ducreyi
- Plaguedue toYersinia pestis
- Tularemiadue toFrancisella tularensis
- Choleracaused byVibriocholerae
- Campylobacter fetusinfections
- Brucellosisdue toBrucellaspecies (in conjunction with streptomycin)
- Bartonellosisdue toBartonella bacilliformis
- Granuloma inguinale caused byCalymmatobacterium granulomatis
- Skin and skin structure infections caused byStaphylococcus aureus(minocycline is not the drug of choice in the treatment of any type ofstaphylococcal infection)
- To eliminate the meningococci from the nasopharynx of asymptomatic carriers ofNeisseria meningitidis
As an alternative drug whenpenicillinis contraindicated:
- Uncomplicated urethritis in men due toNeisseria gonorrhoeaeand for the treatment of other gonococcal infections
- Infections in women caused byNeisseria gonorrhoeae
- Syphiliscaused byTreponema pallidumsubspeciespallidum
- Yawscaused byTreponema pallidumsubspecies pertenue
- Listeriosisdue toListeriamonocytogenes
- Anthraxdue to芽孢杆菌anthracis
- Vincent’s infection caused byFusobacterium fusiforme
- Actinomycosis caused byActinomyces israelii
- Infections caused byClostridiumspecies.
Adjunctive therapy
- Acne vulgaris
- Acute intestinalamebiasis
Off-label uses include:
- Purulentcellulitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Leprosy
- Nocardiosis
- Prosthetic joint infection
- Infectiveendocarditis
- Sarcoidosis(orphan designation)
Susceptible organisms include the following:
Acinetobacter baumannii, Actinomycesspecies,Afipia felis, Bacteroidesspecies,Bartonella bacilliformis, Borrelia recurrentis, Brucellaspecies,Burkholderia cepacia, Klebsiella granulomatis, Campylobacter jejuni, Chlamydia species, Clostridiumspecies,Coxiella burnetii, Eikenella corrodens,Escherichia coli, Entamoebaspecies,Francisella tularensis, Haemophilus ducreyi, Legionella pneumophila, Leptospira interrogans, Listeria monocytogenes, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Nocardia asteroides, Prevotella melaninogenica, Propionibacterium acnes, Rickettsiae,Shigellaspecies,MRSA,Streptococcuspneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Treponema pallidum, Ureaplasma urealyticum,Vibriocholerae, Yersinia pestis, Yersinia enterocolitica, Yersinia pseudotuberculosis,andmycobacteriaother thantuberculosis
Warnings
- Do not use to treat patients with hypersensitivity to any tetracycline antibiotics, minocycline or any of its components.
- Use duringpregnancycan cause fetal harm and affect skeletal growth. Ifpregnancytakes place during therapy, patient should be apprised of potential hazard to the fetus.
- Use of tetracyclines including minocycline during fetal and childhood tooth development stage (last half of pregnancy and up to 8 years of age) may permanently discolorteeth, and may also impair enamel growth (enamel hypoplasia).
- A decrease in the rate of fibula growth has been observed with use in premature infants, which reversed with discontinuation of the drug.
- Drugrashwith eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), sometimes fatal, have been reported with minocycline use. The drug should be discontinued immediately if DRESS symptoms develop.
- Lupus-like,hepatitisandvasculitisautoimmune syndromes includingserum sicknessmay occur. Discontinue minocycline if such symptoms occur, and evaluateliver function, antinuclear antibodies (ANA), andcomplete blood count(CBC).
- Minocycline can increase blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. Use with caution and adjust dosage in patients with impaired kidney function.
- Use with caution in patients with impairedliverfunction. Discontinue minocycline if liver injury occurs.
- Prolonged use may result in bacterial or fungal superinfections.
- Discontinue minocycline if the patient hassevere allergic reaction(anaphylaxis) and initiate appropriate treatment.
- Photosensitivitymay occur with prolonged exposure to sunlight or tanning equipment.
- May causedizzinessorvertigoin some patients, which can impair the ability to engage in activities such as driving or operating heavy machinery. Advise patients appropriately.
- As with most antibiotics, minocycline use can alter gut flora and lead toClostridium difficileassociateddiarrhea, even up to two months after discontinuation. Monitor patients for signs of colon inflammation (colitis) anddiarrhea, and treat promptly.
- Minocycline may causebenign intracranial hypertension(pseudotumor cerebri) with symptoms such asheadacheandblurred vision, which usually resolve with discontinuation of the drug.
- In the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication, minocycline is unlikely to be beneficial and increases the risk of development of drug-resistant bacteria.
QUESTION
See AnswerWhat are the side effects of minocycline?
Common side effects of minocycline include:
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness (somnolence)
- Convulsions
- Intracranial hypertension
- Fever
- Discoloration of secretions
- Tooth and oralcavitydiscoloration
- Deficient enamel growth in tooth development stage (enamel hypoplasia)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Clostridium difficileassociated diarrhea (CDAD)
- Highbilirubinlevels in blood (hyperbilirubinemia)
- Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- Impaired bile flow (cholestasis)
- Jaundice
- Elevatedliver enzymes
- Liver failure
- Reducedhearing
- Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
- Cough
- Bronchospasm
- Shortness of breath(dyspnea)
- Exacerbation ofasthma
- Lung inflammation (pneumonitis)
- Inflammation in the kidney (interstitial nephritis)
- Increase in the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels
- Acutekidney failure
- Joint pain(arthralgia)
- Joint inflammation(arthritis)
- Joint stiffness
- Joint swelling
- Bone discoloration
- Muscle pain(肌痛)
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Thyroid discoloration
- Thyroid cancer
- Swelling oflymph nodes(lymphadenopathy)
- Inflammation of the membrane around theheart(pericarditis)
- Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis)
- Blood disordersincluding:
- Low red blood cell countdue to rapid destruction (hemolyticanemia)
- Low count of granulocyte immune cells (agranulocytosis)
- Low count of leukocyte immune cells (leukopenia)
- Low count of neutrophil immune cells (neutropenia)
- High levels of eosinophil immune cells (eosinophilia)
- Low platelet levels (thrombocytopenia)
- Low count of all types of blood cells (pancytopenia)
- Hypersensitivity reactions such as:
- Hives(urticaria)
- Itching(pruritus)
- Photosensitivity
- Swelling of tissue under the skin and mucous membranes (angioedema)
- Blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis)
- Serum sickness
- Lupus式综合症
- Severeallergic reaction(anaphylaxis)
- Severe skin reactions such as:
- Erythematousrashes
- Erythema nodosum
- Erythema multiforme
- Exfoliativedermatitis
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Hyperpigmentationof nails
- Pigmentation of skin and mucous membranes
- Hair loss(alopecia)
- Inflammation of the penis head (balanitis)
- Inflammation of vulva and vagina (vulvovaginitis)
Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms or serious side effects while using this drug:
- Seriousheart symptomsinclude fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness;
- Severeheadache,confusion, slurred speech, severeweakness,vomiting, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady;
- Severe nervous system reaction with very stiff muscles, high fever,sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats,tremors, and feeling like you might pass out; or
- Serious eye symptoms include blurred vision,tunnel vision,eye painor swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
This is not a complete list of all side effects or adverse reactions that may occur from the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may also report side effects or health problems to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What are the dosages of minocycline?
Tablet/Capsule
- 50 mg
- 75 mg
- 100 mg
Tablet
- 45 mg
- 55 mg
- 65 mg
- 80 mg
- 90 mg
- 105 mg
- 115 mg
- 135 mg
Injection, Intravenous
- 100 mg/vial
Adult:
AcneVulgaris
- 50-100 mg orally twice daily
- Solodyn, Minolira (extended-release tablet): 1 mg/kg orally once/day
- Administer therapy for 12 weeks
Extended-release tablets
Solodyn
- 45-49 kg: 45 mg once/day (1-0.92 mg/kg)
- 50-59 kg: 55 mg once/day (1.1-0.93 mg/kg)
- 60-71 kg: 65 mg once/day (1.08-0.92 mg/kg)
- 72-84 kg: 80 mg once/day (1.11-0.95 mg/kg)
- 85-96 kg: 90 mg once/day (1.06-0.94 mg/kg)
- 97-110 kg: 105 mg once/day (1.08-0.95 mg/kg)
- 111-125 kg: 115 mg once/day (1.04-0.92 mg/kg)
- 126-136 kg: 135 mg once/day (1.07-0.99 mg/kg)
Minolira
- 45-59 kg: 52.5 mg once/day (half of the 105 mg tab)
- 60 - 89公斤:67.5 mg /天(一半的135 mg tab)
- 90-125 kg: 105 mg once/day
- 126-136 kg: 135 mg once/day
Chlamydial or Ureaplasma Urealyticum
- Uncomplicated infection: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for at least 7 days
Gonococcal Infection
- Uncomplicated infection in males (no anorectal infections or presence of urethritis: 200 mg orally initially)
- Maintenance: 100 mg orally twice daily for at least 4 days
- Uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis in men: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 days
我ningococcal Carrier State
- 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 days
Urethral, Endocervical, or Rectal Infections
- Caused byc . trachomatisorU. urealyticum(uncomplicated infection): 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days
- 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 6-8 weeks
- 200 mg orally initially, followed by 100 mg every 12 hours for 10-15 days
Infective Endocarditis
- 100 mg intravenously (IV) twice daily for at least 5 weeks
Infections, General Dosing
- 200 mg orally/IV initially, THEN 100 mg orally/IV every 12 hours; not to exceed 400 mg/day, OR
- Alternatively, 200 mg orally initially, THEN 100 mg orally every 12 hours; OR 100-200 mg initially; THEN 50 mg orally every 6 hours
Purulent Cellulitis (Off-label)
- Community acquiredMRSA: 200 mg orally initially
- Maintenance: 100 mg orally twice daily for 5-10 days
Rheumatoid Arthritis(Off-label)
- 100 mg orally twice daily
Dosing Modifications
- Renal impairment: Reduce dose and/or frequency
Pediatric:
AcneVulgaris
- Children under 12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Immediate-release products: 4 mg/kg orally initially (not to exceed 200 mg), THEN 2 mg/kg/day orally every 12 hours; not to exceed 400 mg/day
- Solodyn (extended-release tablet): 1 mg/kg orally once/day
- Administer therapy for 12 weeks
Extended-release tablets
Solodyn
- 45-49 kg: 45 mg once/day (1-0.92 mg/kg)
- 50-59 kg: 55 mg once/day (1.1-0.93 mg/kg)
- 60-71 kg: 65 mg once/day (1.08-0.92 mg/kg)
- 72-84 kg: 80 mg once/day (1.11-0.95 mg/kg)
- 85-96 kg: 90 mg once/day (1.06-0.94 mg/kg)
- 97-110 kg: 105 mg once/day (1.08-0.95 mg/kg)
- 111-125 kg: 115 mg once/day (1.04-0.92 mg/kg)
- 126-136 kg: 135 mg once/day (1.07-0.99 mg/kg)
Monolira
- 45-59 kg: 52.5 mg once/day (half of the 105 mg tab)
- 60 - 89公斤:67.5 mg /天(一半的135 mg tab)
- 90-125 kg: 105 mg once/day
- 126-136 kg: 135 mg once/day
c . trachomatisorU. Urealyticum
- 100 mg orally every 12 hours for at least 7 days
Infections, General Dosing
- Children 8 years and under: Not recommended, unless unable to take other, alternate antibiotics
- Children over 8 years: 4 mg/kg orally/IV initially; not to exceed 200 mg; THEN 2 mg/kg orally/IV every 12 hours; not to exceed adult dose; not to exceed 100 mg orally/IV every 12 hours for 5-10 days
SLIDESHOW
See SlideshowOverdose
The most common symptoms of minocycline overdose are dizziness,nauseaand vomiting. There is no known specific antidote for minocycline. Overdose treatment includes symptomatic and supportive care.
What drugs interact with minocycline?
Inform your doctor of all medications you are currently taking, who can advise you on any possible药物的相互作用. Never begin taking, suddenly discontinue, or change the dosage of any medication without your doctor’s recommendation.
- Severe Interactions of minocycline include:
- Minocycline has serious interactions with at least 57 differentdrugs.
- Minocycline has moderate interactions with at least 35 different drugs.
- Minocycline has mild interactions with at least 23 different drugs.
The drug interactions listed above are not all of the possible interactions or adverse effects. For more information on drug interactions, visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker.
It is important to always tell your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider of all prescription andover-the-countermedications you use, as well as the dosage for each, and keep a list of the information. Check with your doctor or health care provider if you have any questions about the medication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Minocycline may cause fetal harm, limit use during pregnancy only for life-threatening emergencies when no safer alternative is available.
- Minocycline is present inbreast milk. Taking into account the maternal need for the drug,breastfeedingor minocycline should be discontinued, because of the potential risk of adverse reactions in thebreastfedinfant.
What else should I know about minocycline?
- Take minocycline exactly as directed by your physician.
- Complete the prescribed antibiotic therapy; do not skip doses or discontinue therapy if you feel better; it can decrease effectiveness of treatment and can also lead to development of drug-resistant bacteria.
- Discard unused tablets by the expiration date.
- Minocycline is used only for bacterial infections. Do not use for viral infections.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or tanning equipment, minocycline may cause photosensitivity. If you develop skin redness, report to your physician.
- Some may experience dizziness andvertigo. Avoid engaging in hazardous tasks such as driving and operating heavy machinery until the drug effects can be determined.
- Concurrent use of tetracycline antibiotics including minocycline withoral contraceptivesmay render oral contraceptives less effective.
- Diarrhea is a common problem with antibiotic treatments which should resolve with the completion of the therapy. Seek medical help if you have watery or bloody stools, with or withoutstomach crampsand fever. Symptoms can develop even up to two months after the last dose of antibiotic.
- Store safely out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, seek medical help or contactPoison Control.
Summary
Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, respiratory tract infections, and others. It is also used to treat acne. Do not take if pregnant due to the risk of fetal harm. Do not take if breastfeeding. Common side effects of minocycline include fatigue, dizziness, vertigo, headache, fatigue, drowsiness (somnolence), convulsions, intracranial hypertension, fever, discoloration of secretions, tooth and oral cavity discoloration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and others.
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Anthrax is a deadly infectious disease that may be transmitted to humans by infected animals or by biological warfare. There are three types of anthrax: cutaneous, inhalation, and gastrointestinal. Symptoms of cutaneous anthrax include a swollen glands, muscle ache, headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and a red-brown raised spot that enlarges, blisters, and hardens, forming an ulcer crater with black crust. Symptoms of inhalation anthrax are flu-like and may progress to respiratory distress, shock, coma, and death. Symptoms of gastrointestinal anthrax include loss of appetite, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Treatment for cutaneous anthrax involves penicillin, tetracycline, erythromycin, and ciprofloxin. Inhalation anthrax necessitates treatment with IV therapy with antibiotics.
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What Are the 3 Types of Acne Scars?
The 3 types of acne scars include atrophic scars, hypertrophic and keloid scars, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a tick-borne disease that causes symptoms and signs such as fever, rash, headache, and muscle aches. The antibiotic doxycycline is the standard treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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Is Syphilis Completely Curable?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. Syphilis is completely curable with the proper treatment.
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What Is Considered Severe Acne?
Severe acne causes breakouts that often extend deep into the skin. In severe acne, a single pimple or cyst can stay on the skin for weeks or months at a time. Grade III acne is considered severe acne.
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Is Syphilis 100% Curable?
Once detected, syphilis can be treated. However, the damage already done by this disease may not be reversed. You can catch this disease again after being cured.
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What Is the Difference Between Acne Blackheads and Whiteheads?
Learn the difference between acne whiteheads and blackheads and how to treat each condition.
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How Often Do You Need to Get the Meningitis Vaccine?
我ningitis is a disease that's defined by inflammation in membranes — called meninges — near your brain and spinal cord. Data is limited, but current research suggests that the MenACWY vaccine becomes unreliable for protection after five years and the MenB vaccine after only one or two years.
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Natural Remedies for Acne Scars
What are acne scars? Learn how to treat acne scars and get rid of acne scars naturally.
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What Are the 3 Types of Meningitis?
我ningitis is a serious condition that needs medical attention. Learn about the 3 types of meningitis, what causes meningitis, how doctors diagnose meningitis, and how meningitis is treated.
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How Do You Get Syphilis and What Does It Look Like?
What is syphilis, and how do you get it? Syphilis is a highly contagious disease. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this sexually transmitted infection,
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Can Drinking Water Get Rid of Acne and Help Clear My Skin?
Keeping your body hydrated is a well-known wellness tip. Water improves other functions that in turn improve the appearance of the skin.
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How Do You Treat Cystic Acne?
当ther you get occasional whiteheads or persistent pimples, acne can be painful and frustrating. Luckily, most acne breakouts will clear up on their own. Cystic acne is different. Learn what medical treatments can help ease your cystic acne symptoms and speed up your recovery.
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Which Is More Serious: Encephalitis or Meningitis?
What is the difference between encephalitis and meningitis?
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How Serious Is a Staph Infection?
A Staphylococcus or staph infection is caused by a germ that may be found in 30% of healthy people’s noses. Most of the time, these bacteria do not cause any health problems. However, in some people, it may cause skin and other organ infections. Most often, staph causes minor skin infections such as a boil. However, if it enters into your bloodstream and other organs, it may turn out to be deadly.
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How Do You Know if You Have Meningitis?
我ningitis is a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the layers of tissue and fluid that cover the spine and brain. Learn the signs of meningitis, what causes it, how doctors diagnose it, and what you can do to treat it.
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Encephalitis vs Meningitis: Differences
The diseases, encephalitis and meningitis, have striking similarities with each other. But they differ from each other by a few of their symptoms, causes, their types, and their treatment.
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How Do I Get Rid of Hormonal Acne?
荷尔蒙痤疮可以令人沮丧,但是it’s usually treatable. Learn how to get rid of hormonal acne with these treatment options.
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当re Does Bacterial Meningitis Come From?
Bacterial meningitis is characterized by inflammation around your brain and spinal cord that leads to dangerous — and sometimes deadly — pressure in this area. Bacterial meningitis comes from person-to-person contact with an infected person.
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How Does Stress Cause Acne?
Excessive amounts of sudden and prolonged stress may cause changes in the brain and body chemistry. Stress increases the risk of acne by drying out the skin, ramping up oil production and increasing levels of stress hormones which ages the skin.
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我ningitis Treatment
我ningitis is an inflammation of the membrane (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord and is characterized by an abnormal number of white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid. Meninges act as a protective layer to the brain and spinal cord.
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How Do You Get Syphilis?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Transmission can occur through contact with a chancre or syphilitic sore, blood transfusions, or from mother to child during pregnancy or birth.
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What Is the Best Treatment for Acne?
There are several treatments for acne available that can help restore your healthy skin. The first step in controlling acne is implementing good skincare habits.
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Staph Infection Causes
Staph or Staphylococcus is a group of bacteria that is found over the skin of most individuals. Staph bacteria usually live inside the nose, but they do not cause an infection. Staph infections may turn deadly if the bacteria invade deeper into the body, entering the bloodstream, joints, bones, lungs, or heart.
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我ningitis: Symptoms,Treatment, and More
我ningitis is an inflammation of the membrane (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord and is characterized by an abnormal number of white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid. Meninges act as a protective layer to the brain and spinal cord.
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How to Get Clear Skin: 15 Proven Tips for Fighting Acne
Acne is the most common skin problem that affects more than 80% of people at some point in their life. If not treated properly, it can lead to scars and dark marks on the skin which might take longer to go away.
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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial Meningitis?
Signs of bacterial meningitis include sudden onset fever, nausea, vomiting, severe headache, neck stiffness, double vision, confusion, and photophobia.
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What Triggers Acne in Adults?
Learn the ten most prevalent causes and triggers of acne in adults, which include hormonal changes, skin products, medications, and stress.
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13 Powerful Home Remedies for Acne
Acne is a common skin problem creating small bumps on the skin. Most adolescents are affected by acne when they attain puberty.
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What Actually Gets Rid of Acne?
We all love surprises, but not all surprises are pleasant. One such surprise being acne or pimple that may appear like an uninvited guest on our face. Often, this may happen right before an important event, such as a function or a presentation. Acne is one of the commonest skin conditions affecting almost everyone at some point in their life.
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What Are the Symptoms and Signs of Syphilis?
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact. It is caused by the spirochete bacterium, Treponema pallidum. The first sign of syphilis is most commonly a painless sore, called a chancre, which develops where the bacteria enters the body.
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How Is Meningitis Diagnosed and Treated?
If the doctor suspects you have meningitis, you will be hospitalized immediately for proper testing and to manage the illness. The treatment and care will depend on the type of meningitis the patient has and how unwell the patient is.
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Is Syphilis 100% Curable?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. Syphilis is totally curable.
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我dications & Supplements
- tetracycline - oral, Sumycin
- tetracycline (Sumycin)
- Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline hydrochloride)
- minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin)
- minocycline - injection, Minocin
- Zilxi (minocycline)
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- Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate/metronidazole/tetracycline hydrochloride)
- 铋subsalicylate/metronidazole/tetracycline - oral, Helidac
- sodium sulfacetamide suspension - topical (acne only), Klaron
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