Minocycline (Noun)
Meaning
Tetracycline antibiotic (trade name Minocin) used to treat a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed minocycline to treat the patient's severe case of acne that was resistant to other antibiotics.
- Minocycline is commonly used to treat skin infections caused by MRSA and other types of bacteria.
- Minocycline has been shown to be effective in treating infections caused by tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease.
- Due to its ability to penetrate into cells, minocycline is often used to treat intracellular pathogens like chlamydia.
- Minocycline can cause discoloration of teeth, so it is typically not recommended for children under the age of 8.