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Definition of Minocycline

1. Noun. Tetracycline antibiotic (trade name Minocin) used to treat a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections.

Definition of Minocycline

1. Noun. A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial and other infections ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Minocycline

1. (4s-(4 alpha,4a alpha,5a alpha,12a alpha))-4,7-bis(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacene carboxamide. A semisynthetic antibiotic effective against tetracycline-resistant staphylococcus infections. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, tetracycline. Chemical name: 2-Naphthacenecarboxamide, 4,7-bis(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-1,11-dioxo-, (4S-(4alpha,4aalpha,5aalpha,12aalpha))- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Minocycline

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"The patient responded rapidly and completely to combination therapy consisting primarily of ciprofloxacin, minocycline, and surgical drainage. ..."

2. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"Guttler RB, Counts GW, Avent CK, et aL Effect of rifampin and minocycline on meningococcal carrier rales. I Infect Dis 1971; 124:199- 204. 14. ..."

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