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Minocycline Hydrochloride Tablets

Function and Efficacy

This product is a semi-synthetic tetracycline broad-spectrum antibiotic with high efficiency and long-lasting effect. Among tetracycline antibiotics, this product has the strongest antibacterial effect. The antibacterial spectrum is similar to that of tetracycline. It has a strong effect on Gram-positive bacteria including tetracycline-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and gram-negative bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae; the effect on Gram-negative bacilli is generally weaker; this product also has a good inhibitory effect on Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum. In recent years, due to the abuse of tetracycline antibiotics, most common Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria are now resistant to this product. The mechanism of action of this product is to bind to the A position of the 30S subunit of the ribosome, prevent the extension of the peptide chain, and thus inhibit the protein synthesis of bacteria or other pathogenic microorganisms. This product is an antibacterial drug, but at high concentrations, it also has a bactericidal effect.

Ingredients

Minocycline Hydrochloride

Name Description Content CAS NO. Manufacturer
Minocycline hydrochlorideIngredients

This product is a semi-synthetic tetracycline broad-spectrum antibiotic with high efficiency and long-lasting effect. Among tetracycline antibiotics, this product has the strongest antibacterial effect. The antibacterial spectrum is similar to that of tetracycline. It has a strong effect on Gram-positive bacteria including tetracycline-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and gram-negative bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae; the effect on Gram-negative bacilli is generally weaker; this product also has a good inhibitory effect on Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum. In recent years, due to the abuse of tetracycline antibiotics, most common Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria are now resistant to this product. The mechanism of action of this product is to bind to the A position of the 30S subunit of the ribosome, prevent the extension of the peptide chain, and thus inhibit the protein synthesis of bacteria or other pathogenic microorganisms. This product is an antibacterial drug, but at high concentrations, it also has a bactericidal effect.

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Appearance

This product is a yellow tablet or a sugar-coated tablet or a film-coated tablet, which appears yellow after removing the coating.

Indication

This product is suitable for the following infections caused by pathogens sensitive to this product, such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Shigella dysenteriae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Treponema pallidum and Chlamydia: 1. Sepsis, bacteremia. 2. Superficial suppurative infections: folliculitis, pyoderma, tonsillitis, frozen shoulder, dacryocystitis, gingivitis, vulvitis, traumatic infection, postoperative infection, etc. 3. Deep suppurative diseases: mastitis, lymphangiitis (adenitis), submandibular gland inflammation, osteomyelitis, osteitis. 4. Acute and chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, bronchopneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, pulmonary suppuration. 5. Dysentery, enteritis, infectious food poisoning, cholangitis, cholecystitis. 6. Peritonitis. 7.

Usage and Dosage

Oral administration. The first dose for adults is 0.2g, followed by 0.1g every 12 hours, or 50mg every 6 hours.

Adverse Reactions

1. Dysbacteriosis: This product is more likely to cause dysbacteriosis. In mild cases, it causes vitamin deficiency, and secondary infection caused by Candida albicans and other drug-resistant bacteria is also common. Clostridium difficile pseudomembranous enteritis may also occur. 2. Digestive tract reactions: loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, stomatitis, glossitis, perianal inflammation, etc.; esophageal ulcers may occur occasionally. 3. Liver damage: Occasionally, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, fatty liver, elevated serum aminotransferase, hematemesis and bloody stools may occur, and in severe cases, coma and death may occur. 4. Renal damage: It can aggravate renal damage in patients with renal insufficiency, leading to elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine values. 5. Affecting tooth and bone development: This product can be deposited in teeth and bones, causing yellowing of teeth, and affecting the normal development of bones in fetuses, newborns and infants. 6. Allergic reactions: Mainly manifested as rash, urticaria, drug fever, photosensitivity dermatitis and asthma. Rare systemic lupus erythematosus, if it occurs, the drug should be discontinued immediately and appropriate treatment should be given. 7. Dizziness, tinnitus, ataxia accompanied by nausea, vomiting and other vestibular dysfunctions may be seen (dose-dependent, more common in women than in men), often occurring at the first few doses, and generally recovering after 24 to 48 hours of discontinuation of the drug. 8. Blood system: Occasionally hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, eosinophilia, etc. 9. Vitamin deficiency: Occasionally there are symptoms of vitamin K deficiency (hypoprothrombinemia, bleeding tendency, etc.), vitamin B deficiency symptoms (glossitis, stomatitis, loss of appetite, neuritis, etc.), etc. 10. Increased intracranial pressure: Occasionally there are symptoms of increased intracranial pressure such as vomiting, headache, diplopia, papilledema, bulging anterior fontanelle, etc., and the drug should be discontinued immediately. 11. Shock: Shock may occur occasionally. Please pay attention to observation. If you find any discomfort, abnormal sensation in the mouth, asthma, urge to defecate, tinnitus and other symptoms, you should stop taking the drug immediately and take appropriate measures. 12. Skin: maculopapular rash, erythematous rash, etc.; occasionally exfoliative dermatitis, mixed drug eruption, erythema multiforme and Steven-Johnson syndrome. Long-term use of this product may occasionally cause pigmentation on the nails, skin and mucous membranes. 13. Others: Occasionally dizziness, fatigue, etc. Long-term use of this product may cause the thyroid gland to turn brown-black, and thyroid dysfunction is rare. Hearing loss is rare.

Precautions

Patients who are allergic to this product or other tetracyclines are contraindicated.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Since this product can cause permanent discoloration of teeth, enamel hypoplasia, and inhibit the development and growth of bones, it is contraindicated for children under 8 years old. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: 1. This product can enter the fetus through the blood-placental barrier and deposit in the calcium area of teeth and bones, causing fetal enamel hypoplasia and inhibiting fetal bone growth; it has teratogenic effects in animal experiments. Therefore, it is contraindicated for pregnant women and women who are preparing to become pregnant. 2. This product has a high concentration in breast milk. Although it can form an insoluble complex with calcium in breast milk and absorb very little, since this product can cause permanent discoloration of teeth, enamel hypoplasia, and inhibit the development and growth of infant bones, breastfeeding should be suspended during the medication period for lactating women. Precautions for the elderly: The clinical trials of this product did not include enough patients over 65 years old, so it is impossible to determine whether the reactions of the elderly after taking the drug are the same as those of young people. The dose selection for elderly patients should be cautious, usually starting with the minimum dose, because the elderly are more likely to have reduced liver, kidney or heart function, and may also suffer from other diseases or be taking other drugs.

Drug Interactions

1 Since this product can reduce the activity of prothrombin, the dose of anticoagulants should be reduced when it is used in combination with anticoagulants. 2 Since antacids (such as sodium bicarbonate) can reduce the absorption and activity of this product, this product and antacids should be avoided to be taken at the same time. 3 When this product is used in combination with drugs containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and iron ions, it can form insoluble complexes, which reduces the absorption of this product. 4 When lipid-lowering drugs cholestyramine or colestipol are used in combination with this product, the absorption of this product may be affected. 5 Since barbiturates, phenytoin or carbamazepine can induce the activity of microsomal enzymes and reduce the blood concentration of this product, the dose of this product must be adjusted when used in combination. 6 The combination of general anesthetic methoxyflurane and this product can lead to fatal nephrotoxicity. 7 Since this product can interfere with the bactericidal activity of penicillin, it should be avoided to use this product in combination with penicillins. 8. The combination of this product with strong diuretics (such as furosemide, etc.) can aggravate kidney damage. 9. The combination of this product with other hepatotoxic drugs (such as anti-tumor chemotherapy drugs) can aggravate liver damage. 10. The combination of this product with oral contraceptives can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Packaging Specification

50 mg

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Jinyao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1999-12-01
  • Address:

    No. 19, Xinye 9th Street, West District, Tianjin Development Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    9112000071824811X4
  • Registered Funds:

    1,091.88668 million yuan
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