vulga

antieacne drug

antibiotic (vulga)(minocycline )

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drug manufacturer AL-Hikma company

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tablet 80mg,55mg,105mg

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MOA It is an antibiotic that belongs to the tetracycline group. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria and treats bacterial infection only Inhibits proteins synthesis by binding to 30s

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It is an antibiotic that belongs to the tetracycline group. It is used to treat inflammatory acne for people over 12 years(1*1) of age for 12 weeks or according to the doctor’s instructions (it has other uses such an pneumonia and UTI ) 1*2

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*should not be used in breastfeeding and pregnant women and children under 8 years. • 2. Should not be given to patient with severe liver and renal disease. DRUG DRUG INTERACTIONS For 2 hours before or after you take minocycline: Avoid taking antacids, multivitamins, or supplements that contain calcium, magnesium, or iron. These other medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb minocycline. FOOD DRUG INTERACTIONS dairy and cheese derivatives because the contain calcium

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patient education . The patient is advised not to be exposed to sunlight, to use sunscreen, and to avoid dairy and cheese derivatives and some minerals such as iron. .if the patient is female instruct her to use nun hormonal contraceptives storage condition Store this medicine at room temperature between 15-30°C, away from moisture, light, and out of reach of children

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