UNII CAS number InChI Key InChI IUPAC Name SMILES
- 4 of 4 defined stereocentres
Minocycline is used to treat pimples and red bumps (non-nodular inflammatory lesions) that occur with moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12
3D MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE Molecular Formula CHClNO Average mass 493
90–100% absorbed from GI tract in fasting adults; peak serum concentrations attained within 1–4
Specification Purity Assay 96
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In addition each capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch and magnesium stearate
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It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic
Minocycline inhibits macrophage proliferation in a dose dependent manner
In addition to its effectiveness against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, minocycline also exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and immunomodulatory properties
Minocycline hydrochloride capsules may permanently turn a baby's or child's teeth yellow-gray-brown during tooth development
It is mainly used in the treatment of acne vulgaris and some sexually transmitted diseases
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of certain bacterial infections, such as community-acquired pneumonia, acute worsening of chronic bronchitis, acute sinus infections, plague, and skin and abdominal infections
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Identification,Infrared Absorption á 197K ñ: previously dried at 100 for 2hours
Minocycline hydrochloride capsules, USP are not recommended for pregnant women or children up to 8 years old because: 1
It is used as a precursor in the industrial synthesis of doxycycline hyclate
Minocycline HCl is the most lipid soluble and most active tetracycline antibiotic, binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing the binding of tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex and interfering with protein synthesis
Children 8 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor