Mino-50

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Mino-50 uses


Mino-50 information

Mino-50 belongs to the group tetracycline, which is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Mino-50 works by interfering with the ability of the bacteria to produce proteins, which is very essential to the growth and increase of numbers to the bacteria. Mino-50 stops the spread of infection and the remaining bacteria are killed by the immune system or eventually die.

Mino-50 indications

Mino-50 is indicated for the treatment different infections caused by bacteria such as:

Acne vulgaris

Bronchitis

Eye infections

Gonorrhea

Infections of the ears, nose or throat

Infections of the urinary tract

Inflammation of the prostate gland due to infection

Inflammation of the urethra due to infection

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Pneumonia

Prevention of infections following surgery

Skin or soft tissue infections

Your doctor may prescribe Mino-50 for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Mino-50 warnings

Before taking Mino-50 tell your doctor if you have:

Abnormal muscle weakness

Decreased liver function

Long-term inflammation of skin and some internal organs

systemic lupus erythematosus

People taking medicines that may have side effects on the liver

Severely decreased kidney function

Kidney failure

Do not take Mino-50 if you are allergic to its active ingredient or any of its inactive ingredients. If you have an allergy to Mino-50, stop taking Mino-50 and immediately tell your doctor about it.

Mino-50 should not be used during pregnancy as it may present harm to the unborn baby. Seek medical advice.

Mino-50 is known to pass in small amounts in the breast milk. Caution should be used while taking Mino-50 if you are breastfeeding an infant. Talk to your doctor for more information about Mino-50 and nursing an infant.

The safety of minocycline in children has not been established.

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Mino-50 intake guidelines

Avoid taking Mino-50 just before going to bed. To prevent irritation in the throat, take each dose of Mino-50 by swallowing whole with plenty of water while standing or sitting.

Try taking each dose of Mino-50 at the same time each day for best and most effective results.

Chances or risks of having side effects may be increased if a large amount of Mino-50 is prolonged in use.

Take Mino-50 at regular interval. Complete the prescribed course of Mino-50 unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Stopping the course early increases the chance that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic.

Do not take iron preparations or indigestion remedies as the same time of taking Mino-50.

Mino-50 dosage

Take Mino-50 exactly as prescribed by you doctor or as directed in the package. If you have any problems understanding it, ask your doctor about it. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you need to take each day.

Mino-50 overdose

Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect any symptoms of an overdose of Mino-50.

There are no reported incidences of a Mino-50 overdose.

Mino-50 missed dose

Take the missed dose of Mino-50 as soon as you remember. However, it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of Mino-50 to avoid unwanted adverse side effects.

Mino-50 side effects

Along with the needed effects, Mino-50 also has unwanted adverse effects. Tell your doctor if side effects occur.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects of Mino-50:

Diarrhea

Inflammation of the pancreas

Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash

Balance problems involving the inner ear

Dizziness

Nausea

Vomiting

Sensation of ringing, or other noise in the ears

Loss of appetite

Skin reactions such as rash and itch

Bowel infection resulting in inflammation of the bowel lining

Liver disorders

Difficulty or pain when swallowing

Mild increase in pressure within the skull

Overgrowth of the yeast Candida

thrush

Staining of skin, nails, teeth, sweat, tears, eyes, breast milk

All of these side effects may not occur in one time. Side effects other than those listed in this medication guide may also occur. Talk to your doctor if side effects that seem unusual or especially bothersome occur.

Mino-50 drug reactions

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. Talk to your doctor before using any medicines. Mino-50 and some medicines may interfere with each other.

Before taking Mino-50 tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

antacids

vitamins that contain aluminum, bismuth, calcium, magnesium or iron

quinapril

iron tablets

zinc salts

kaolin

tripotassium dicitratobismuthate

acitretin

isotretinoin

tretinoin

warfarin

diuretic medicines

penicillins

oral contraceptive pill

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Mino-50 pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Mino-50 available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Mino-50 destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Mino-50 Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.


Mino-50 pharmaceutical companies:

Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.
Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

  1. Dailymed."MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE [ACTAVIS PHARMA, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. "minocycline". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "minocycline". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0101... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Mino-50?

Depending on the reaction of the Mino-50 after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Mino-50 not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Mino-50 addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology

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