What is minocycline?

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uses; Acne Amoebic dysentery Anthrax Cholera Gonorrhea (when penicillin cannot be given) Gougerot-Carteaud Syndrome (Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis) Lyme Disease Bubonic Plague Respiratory infections such as pneumonia Rocky Mountain spotted fever Syphilis (when penicillin cannot be given) Urinary tract infections, rectal infections, and infections of the cervix caused by certain microbes side effects This medication may cause upset stomach, diarrhea, dizziness, unsteadiness, drowsiness, headache or vomiting. Minocycline increases sensitivity to sunlight. It has also been linked to cases of lupus, although rarely. Prolonged sun exposure should be avoided. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen if needed. Very unlikely but should be reported: fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin, stomach pain, sore throat, vision changes and mental changes.[7] In those cases where this drug must be used for extended periods, blue-gray skin discoloration may occur. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.[7] This drug has also been reported to cause idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri).