Minocycline was first described in the literacture in 1966. It is a second generation tetracycline antibiotic that is active against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Like other semisynthetic tetracyclines, minocycline has modifications to carbons 7-9 on the D ring to generate higher efficacy than previous tetracyclines.
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Oral and topical minocycline are indicated to treat inflammatory lesions of acne vulgaris. Subgingival microspheres are indicated as an adjunct treatment in the reduction of pocket depth in adults with periodontitis. Oral and intravenous formulations are indicated to treat infections of susceptible microorganisms. These include rickettsiae, Mycoplasma pneumo...
Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, China
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
University of Southern California Department of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles, California, United States
Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
São José Hospital, Criciuma, SC, Brazil
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) Treatment Research Program (TRP), Catonsville, Maryland, United States
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders - University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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