what is minocycline used to treat
Minocycline is an antibiotic often used to treat common infections, such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea. It works by decreasing bacteria's ability to make protein (which it needs to survive). Minocycline comes in various forms and strengths, and is typically taken once or twice a day.
Minocycline is used to treat a number of problems. It is a tetracycline antibacterial drug, sometimes known as an antibiotic. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria in many different parts of the body. In general this drug is used to treat acne, often called pimples or spots.
Minocycline belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat certain types of skin infections, urinary tract infections, gallbladder infections, and respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis.
Minocycline extended-release tablets are used to treat inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris. Minocycline is used for treating Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus and other infections caused by the typhus group of bacteria, Q fever, rickettsialpox and tick fevers caused by rickettsiae. SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects of minocycline are: