Minocycline Er (minocycline HCl)
Tetracyclines Oral Capsule, Ext Release 24 Hr
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Overview
Minocycline is a semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic derived from tetracycline.
USES: This medication is used to treat moderate to severe acne in people 12 years and older. It helps to reduce the number of pimples. Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics.
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may make acne worse. This antibiotic treats acne that is thought to be caused by a bacterial infection. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
Generic name: minocycline HCl
Pronunciation: (MIN-oh-SYE-kleen)
Drug class: Tetracyclines
Therapeutic class: Anti-Infective Agents
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Minocycline Er:
- Acne Vulgaris
Also known as: Acne Simplex, Common Acne, Simple Acne.
Dosing
Dosage of minocycline hydrochloride is expressed in terms of minocycline.
In patients with renal impairment, doses and/or frequency of administration of minocycline should be decreased in response to the degree of impairment. Some manufacturers state that dosage of oral minocycline should not exceed 200 mg daily in patients with impaired renal function.
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Minocycline Er 45 Mg Capsule | Maintenance | Take 1 capsule (45 mg) by oral route once daily. |
| Minocycline Er 90 Mg Capsule | Maintenance | Take 1 capsule (90 mg) by oral route once daily. |
| Minocycline Er 135 Mg Capsule | Maintenance | Take 1 capsule (135 mg) by oral route once daily. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Minocycline Er 45 Mg Capsule | Maintenance | Take 1 capsule (45 mg) by oral route once daily. |
| Minocycline Er 90 Mg Capsule | Maintenance | Take 1 capsule (90 mg) by oral route once daily. |
| Minocycline Er 135 Mg Capsule | Maintenance | Take 1 capsule (135 mg) by oral route once daily. |
Drug interactions
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Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
Antibiotics/Fecal Microbiota
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Fecal microbiota is a suspension of live bacteria, which may be compromised by concurrent use of antibiotics.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of fecal microbiota.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Antibiotics should not be used concurrently with fecal microbiota. Antibacterial treatment should be completed for 24 to 72 hours before initiating treatment with fecal microbiota. Do not use antibiotics for up to 8 weeks after fecal microbiota.(1)
DISCUSSION: Antibiotics may compromise the effectiveness of fecal microbiota.
Antibiotics/Fecal Microbiota Spores
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Fecal microbiota spores is a suspension of live bacterial spores, which may be compromised by concurrent use of antibiotics.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of fecal microbiota spores.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Antibiotics should not be used concurrently with fecal microbiota spores. Antibacterial treatment should be completed for 2 to 4 days before initiating treatment with fecal microbiota spores.(1)
DISCUSSION: Antibiotics may compromise the effectiveness of fecal microbiota spores.
Antimicrobials/Live Typhoid Vaccine
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The antimicrobial may be active against the organism in the live-vaccine. Antimicrobial therapy may prevent the vaccine organism from replicating enough to trigger an immune response.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Vaccination may be ineffective.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Do not give oral typhoid vaccine until 72 hours after the last dose of antimicrobial. If possible, to optimize vaccine effectiveness, do not start antibacterial drugs for 72 hours after the last dose of oral typhoid vaccine. A longer interval should be considered for long-acting antimicrobials, such as azithromycin.(3)
DISCUSSION: Because antimicrobial therapy may prevent sufficient vaccine-organism replication to generate an immune response, the manufacturer of live-attenuated typhoid vaccine and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) state that the vaccine should not be administered to patients receiving antimicrobial therapy.(1-3)
Oral Tetracyclines/Strontium Ranelate
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Strontium may form a complex with oral tetracyclines, preventing their absorption.(1,2)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Simultaneous administration of strontium with oral tetracyclines may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of the tetracycline.(1,2)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The UK(1) and US(2) manufacturers of strontium states that strontium therapy should be suspended during the treatment with an oral tetracycline.
DISCUSSION: Divalent cations such as strontium can form complexes with oral tetracyclines.(1,2)
Selected Antibiotics/Cholera Vaccine Live
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Antibiotics with activity against Vibrio cholerae may attenuate the immunization response to the live cholera vaccine.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent or recent antibiotic use may make the cholera vaccine ineffective.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of live cholera vaccine states that it should not be administered to patients who have received antibiotics within 14 days prior to vaccination.(1) If antimalarial prophylaxis with chloroquine is required, administer the live cholera vaccine at least 10 days before beginning chloroquine.(1) Antibiotics linked to this monograph are: macrolides, quinolones, tetracyclines, ampicillin, cefprozil, chloramphenicol, furazolidone, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, and sulfametrole-trimethoprim.(2,3)
DISCUSSION: Antibiotics with activity against Vibrio cholerae may attenuate the immunization response to the live cholera vaccine, rendering the vaccine ineffective.
Selected Photosensitizers/Tretinoin-Mequinol
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Tretinoin, anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides are all known photosensitizers.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of tretinoin in patients taking anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides may increase the risk of phototoxicity.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer states that tretinoin-mequinol should not be administered to patients receiving photosensitizers including anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides.(1)
DISCUSSION: Because of the risk of increased photosensitivity, the US manufacturer states that tretinoin-mequinol should not be administered to patients receiving photosensitizers including anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), methotrexate, phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides.(1)
Tetracyclines/Selected Retinoids (SYSTEMIC)
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Both systemic tetracyclines(1-4,14) and systemic retinoids(5-14) have been independently associated with medication-induced intracranial hypertension.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent use of oral retinoids(5-12) with tetracyclines has been associated with pseudotumor cerebri (benign intracranial hypertension). Early signs of pseudotumor cerebri include papilledema (inflammation of the optic nerve), headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances such as blurred vision, double vision, and loss of vision.(15)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Women of childbearing age who are overweight or have a previous history of intracranial hypertension are at a greater risk of developing intracranial hypertension.(15)
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The UK(5) and US(6) manufacturers of acitretin state state that concurrent use with tetracyclines is contraindicated. The UK manufacturer of isotretinoin states that concurrent use with tetracyclines is contraindicated.(7) The US manufacturer of isotretinoin states that the concurrent use of tetracyclines should be avoided.(8) The US manufacturer of minocycline states that the administration of isotretinoin should be avoided shortly before, during and shortly after minocycline therapy.(2) The UK manufacturers of oral tretinoin and alitretinoin states that concurrent use with tetracyclines is contraindicated.(9,11) The Canadian manufacturer of palovarotene states that coadministration of tetracycline derivatives should be avoided.(12) Patients who present with symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri should be screened for papilledema. If papilledema is present, they should discontinue the drug and be referred to a neurologist for further treatment.(5-13)
DISCUSSION: The concurrent use of isotretinoin and tetracyclines has been associated with pseudotumor cerebri.(5-13) A review of ocular side effects from the National Registry of Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects, the World Health Organization, the Food and Drug Administration, and medical journals from 1979 to 2003 found 6 patients who developed intracranial hypertension while taking concurrent minocycline or tetracycline with tretinoin, acitretin, or etretinate.(13)
Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
Selected Photosensitizers/Aminolevulinic Acid
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Aminolevulinic acid, anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides are all known photosensitizers.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of aminolevulinic acid in patients taking anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides may increase the risk of phototoxicity.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer states that aminolevulinic acid should be avoided in patients receiving photosensitizers including anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides for 24 hours before and after administration of aminolevulinic acid.(1)
DISCUSSION: Because of the risk of increased photosensitivity, the US manufacturer states that aminolevulinic acid should be avoided in patients receiving photosensitizers including anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides for 24 hours before and after administration of aminolevulinic acid.(1)
Selected Photosensitizers/Methoxsalen
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Methoxsalen causes photosensitivity due to residual drug which is present in all parts of the skin from photopheresis. Anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides are other known photosensitizers.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of methoxsalen in patients taking anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides may increase the risk of phototoxicity.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of methoxsalen states that concurrent use of methoxsalen with anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides should be avoided.(1)
DISCUSSION: All patients who have received methoxsalen become photosensitive. It is unknown what the risk of photosensitivity reactions is when methoxsalen is used concurrently with other photosensitizing agents.(1)
Selected Photosensitizers/Porfimer
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Porfimer causes photosensitivity due to residual drug which is present in all parts of the skin. Anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides are other known photosensitizers.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of porfimer in patients taking anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides may increase the risk of phototoxicity.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Patients with any hepatic impairment and patients with severe renal impairment have reduced drug elimination and may remain photosensitive for 90 days or longer.(1)
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of porfimer states that concurrent use of porfimer with photosensitizers including anthralin, coal tar and derivatives, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin, organic staining dyes (such as methylene blue, rose bengal, or toluidine blue), phenothiazines, selected NSAIDs (such as diclofenac, ketoprofen, nabumetone, naproxen, piroxicam, and tiaprofenic acid), methotrexate, St. John's wort, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, and thiazides should be avoided.(1) Since the photosensitive effect of porfimer may persist for at least 30 days (and for 90 days in some patients), it would be prudent to avoid other photosensitizing agents for at least 30 days after administration of porfimer.
DISCUSSION: All patients who have received porfimer become photosensitive. It is unknown what the risk of photosensitivity reactions is when porfimer is used concurrently with other photosensitizing agents. When porfimer was used in clinical trials, photosensitivity reactions occurred in about 20% of cancer patients and in 69% of high-grade dysplasia in Barretts esophagus patients. Most of the reactions were mild to moderate erythema, but they also included swelling, pruritus, burning sensation, feeling hot, or blisters. The majority of reactions occurred within 90 days of porfimer administration.(1)
Tetracyclines/Methoxyflurane
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Unknown. However, combined renal toxicity appears to be a factor.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Nephrotoxicity may occur.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: When possible use alternative therapy.
DISCUSSION: Renal toxicity and death have been reported in patients receiving methoxyflurane and tetracycline. Since both drugs have been associated with nephrotoxicity, it is difficult to determine whether the effects are due to the drug combination or either drug alone. Additional studies are needed to clarify this potential interaction.
Tetracyclines/Topical Tretinoin (PHOTODAMAGE)
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The exact mechanism is unknown.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of topical tretinoin with tetracyclines may increase the risk of phototoxicity(1) in some patients.(2)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Patients using topical tretinoin for the treatment of photodamage may be predisposed to photosensitivity.(2)
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Concurrent use of topical tretinoin and tetracycline is standard practice in the treatment of acne.(3) However, patients taking tetracyclines should not use topical tretinoin (e.g Renova) for the treatment of photodamage.(1,2)
DISCUSSION: The concurrent use of topical tretinoin and tetracyclines may result in an increased risk of phototoxicity.(1,2)
Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
Tetracyclines/Coumarin Anticoagulants
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The exact mechanism is unknown. Tetracyclines may interfere with vitamin-K producing gut flora.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The addition of a tetracycline to a patient maintained on a coumarin anticoagulant may result in increased anticoagulant effects, including bleeding.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: he risk for bleeding episodes may be greater in patients with disease-associated factors (e.g. thrombocytopenia). Drug associated risk factors include concurrent use of multiple drugs which inhibit anticoagulant/antiplatelet metabolism and/or have an inherent risk for bleeding (e.g. NSAIDs).
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Patients maintained on coumarin anticoagulants should be closely monitored when tetracyclines are initiated and discontinued. The dosage of the anticoagulant may need to be adjusted. When applicable, perform agent-specific laboratory test (e.g. INR, aPTT) to monitor efficacy and safety of anticoagulation. Discontinue anticoagulation in patients with active pathologic bleeding. Instruct patients to report any signs and symptoms of bleeding, such as unusual bleeding from the gums or nose; unusual bruising; red or black, tarry stools; red, pink or dark brown urine; acute abdominal or joint pain and/or swelling. The time of highest risk for a coumarin-type drug interaction is when the precipitant drug is initiated or discontinued. Contact the prescriber before initiating, altering the dose or discontinuing either drug.
DISCUSSION: In a retrospective review of patients receiving either acenocoumarol or phenprocoumon, use of doxycycline and tetracycline was associated with relative risk of major bleeding of 3 and 9, respectively.(1) There are several case reports of bleeding following the addition of doxycycline(2-4) and tetracycline(5,6) to warfarin therapy.
Tetracyclines/Divalent & Trivalent Cations
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Di- and trivalent cations may form chelation complexes with tetracyclines, preventing their absorption.(1,2)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Simultaneous administration of di- or trivalent cations may result in decreased levels of and therapeutics effects from tetracyclines.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Administer tetracyclines at least two hours before or after the di- or trivalent cations. When used for the treatment of H. pylori infection, tetracyclines and bismuth should be given simultaneously. The US manufacturer of omadacycline states to fast for at least four hours, administer omadacycline, and then wait four hours before taking di- or trivalent cations.(21) The US manufacturer of ferric maltose recommends separation of ferric maltose by at least 4 hours.(22)
DISCUSSION: Concurrent administration of aluminum hydroxide or divalent cations (such as calcium, magnesium, or zinc) has been shown to significantly decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of tetracycline.(3-5) Concurrent administration of tetracycline and magnesium-aluminum hydroxide gel has been shown to decrease the tetracycline area-under-curve (AUC) by 90%.(6) Magnesium-aluminum silicate has been shown to decrease the AUC of tetracycline by 27%.(7) Demeclocycline(8,9) methacycline,(10) chlortetracycline,(11) and oxytetracycline(10,12) have been shown to interact with aluminum hydroxide and/or dairy products. Doxycycline has been reported to interact with aluminum hydroxide gel.(13) Aluminum magnesium hydroxide has been shown to decrease doxycycline absorption by 84%.(14) Minocycline absorption has been shown to be impaired by aluminum, calcium, and magnesium.(15) Bismuth subsalicylate has been shown to decrease absorption of doxycycline and tetracycline by 37%(16) and 34%,(17) respectively. Since sucralfate is an aluminum salt of a sulfated disaccharide, it may also prevent absorption of tetracyclines. This complex has been used to provide site-specific delivery of tetracycline to gastric ulcers in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori gastric ulcer disease and may be useful in some indications.(18) Quinapril tablets contain a high percentage of magnesium and have been shown to decrease the absorption of tetracycline by 28-37%.(19) Lanthanum is expected to interact with tetracyclines as well.(20)
Tetracyclines; Tigecycline/Contraceptives
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Not established.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Reduced pharmacologic effects of oral contraceptives with resultant breakthrough bleeding and pregnancy may occur.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Current guidelines suggest that additional precautions are not necessary when non-enzyme inducing antibiotics are used concurrently with hormonal contraceptives; however, some patients may still prefer to use an additional method of contraception.
DISCUSSION: Evidence for this interaction is limited and conflicting; however, the CDC and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Clinical Effectiveness Unit no longer recommend use of a backup contraceptive method during use of a non-enzyme inducing antibiotic. Pregnancy has been reported following the addition of tetracycline to oral contraceptive therapy.(1) In contrast, a study in 7 healthy women found no effect of tetracycline on ethinyl estradiol or norethindrone levels.(2) A study in 24 healthy women found no significant effects of doxycycline on ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone, or progesterone levels. However, the authors noted that there large inter-patient and inter-patient variability in these levels and that the interaction may just manifest itself in a small proportion of women.(3)
Contraindications
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- Pregnancy
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Esophageal dysmotility
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Disease of liver
- Kidney disease with reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFr)
- Myasthenia gravis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
Adverse reactions
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More Frequent
- Dental discoloration
Less Frequent
- Urticaria
Rare or Very Rare
- Abnormal hepatic function tests
- Acute eruptions of skin
- Acute hepatic failure
- Acute pancreatitis
- Agranulocytosis
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Asthma exacerbation
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Balanitis
- Cholestasis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- DRESS syndrome
- Dyspnea
- Eosinophilia
- Erythema multiforme
- Erythema nodosum
- Esophagitis
- Exfoliative dermatitis
- Hemolytic anemia
- Hepatitis
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Interstitial nephritis
- Kidney disease with reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFr)
- Leukopenia
- Lupus-like syndrome
- Lymphadenopathy
- Myocarditis
- Nephritis
- Neutropenic disorder
- Pancytopenia
- Pericarditis
- Seizure disorder
- Serum sickness
- Stevens-johnson syndrome
- Sweet's syndrome
- Thrombocytopenic disorder
- Thyroid carcinoma
- Tooth enamel hypoplasia
- Vasculitis
More Frequent
- Fatigue
- Headache disorder
- Nausea
- Pruritus of skin
- Vomiting
Less Frequent
- Arthralgia
- Arthritis
- CNS toxicity
- Drowsy
- Dyschromia
- Fever
- Mouth discoloration
- Mouth irritation
- Myalgia
- Nail discoloration
- Oral candidiasis
- Saliva discoloration
- Sputum discoloration
- Tear discoloration
- Tongue discoloration
- Vertigo
- Xerostomia
Rare or Very Rare
- Alopecia
- Anorexia
- Ataxia
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Enterocolitis
- Glossitis
- Hearing loss
- Hypoesthesia
- Malaise
- Oligospermia
- Paresthesia
- Skin photosensitivity
- Skin rash
- Stomatitis
- Tinnitus
- Visual changes
- Vulvovaginitis
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acne vulgaris | ||
| L70.0 | ICD10CM | Acne vulgaris |
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