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Brand names: Minocycline hydrochloride
mechanism of action The tetracyclines are primarily bacteriostatic and are thought to exert their antimicrobial effect by the inhibition of protein synthesis. The tetracyclines, including minocycline, have a similar antimicrobial spectrum of activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Cross-resistance of these organisms to tetracycline is common.
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This is my first DD so if there's room for improvement, I do not mind constructive criticism, but I felt compelled to write this DD due to some confusion on the company and its timelines as well as having the perspective of working in the medical field in order to interpret all the data. Obligatory:
tldr: OMEGA 3 SUPPLEMENTS. I've had acne for over 10 years, with it only getting worse and worse as time went on. First I was prescribed the classic benzoyl peroxide, then moved up to taking minocycline, and then retinoids right now. Starting benzoyl was so long ago that I dont quite remember what m
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
Route
Oral