2007-01-04 04:51:12 · 7 answers · asked by Byron B 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Minocycline is used to treat bacterial infections including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; acne; and infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems. It can also be used to eliminate bacteria from your nose and throat that may cause meningitis (swelling of tissues around the brain) in others, even though you may not have an infection. Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
2007-01-04 04:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by TurnMeOut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minocycline is used to treat bacterial infections including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; acne; and infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems. It can also be used to eliminate bacteria from your nose and throat that may cause meningitis (swelling of tissues around the brain) in others, even though you may not have an infection. Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
2007-01-04 13:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by Cutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an antibiotic, an derivative of tetracycline. It's uses to treat acne.
2007-01-04 12:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by TeriR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used to treat acne breakouts. It's a mild form of antibiotic.
2007-01-04 12:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by luvieduvie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an antibiotic (broad spectrum). Cures infections. I have been on them for bronchitis, but it can be used for other infections.
2007-01-04 13:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by Kevon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an antibiotic.
2007-01-04 12:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's for acne, i used to take it when i was 15
2007-01-04 12:54:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋