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minocycline

minocycline

7.9
A medicine that kills bacteria to treat infections like acne
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪnəˈsaɪkliːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : minociclina
  • The doctor prescribed minocycline to help clear up the bacterial infection in her throat.

Examples

  • Many patients respond well to minocycline treatment.

  • Some patients experience side effects while taking minocycline for acne.

  • The doctor prescribed minocycline to treat her skin infection.

  • Your pharmacist will explain how to take minocycline safely and effectively.

  • The doctor prescribed minocycline for my skin infection.

  • He took minocycline as part of his treatment plan for severe skin conditions caused by bacteria.

  • Minocycline is commonly used to treat acne and has shown effectiveness in reducing outbreaks.

Synonyms

Minocin
vsminocycline
  • Specialized
7.8

A brand name for an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like acne

is the generic drug name used for that antibiotic rather than a brand

Surface Forms

minocycline singular
minocyclines plural

Etymology

Minocycline comes from two parts: mino- and -cycline, and -cycline links it to tetracycline, a well-known antibiotic family. A helpful way to remember is to think of mino- like 'mini' or 'minor', meaning a 'small change' to that family, so minocycline is a specific antibiotic used to fight bacterial infections.