Chemical formula: C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₇ Molecular mass: 457.476 g/mol PubChem compound: 54675783
Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A01AB23 | Minocycline | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A01 Stomatological preparations → A01A Stomatological preparations → A01AB Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment |
| D10AF07 | D Dermatologicals → D10 Anti-acne preparations → D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use → D10AF Antiinfectives for treatment of acne | |
| J01AA08 | Minocycline | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01A Tetracyclines → J01AA Tetracyclines |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACNAMINO MR Capsule, hard | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| MINOCYCLINE Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ARESTIN Powder for solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Minocycline is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Canada (CA)
Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)
Germany (DE)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)
Mexico (MX)
Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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