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Manufacturer/Marketer

Aequitas Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-26

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About Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. 

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's contains 'Minocycline, a tetracycline antibiotic.' It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's include stomach upset, tinnitus/ringing in the ear, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, light-headedness, pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases and allergic reactions to medicines. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's. This medicine may interfere with your driving ability since it may cause light-headedness/dizziness; in such cases, please do not drive until you are alert. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's is not recommended in children below eight years of age.

Uses of Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's contains 'Minocycline,' an antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections affecting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, respiratory system (chest infections), skin (acne), prostate, and urinary tract. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's also effectively treats meningitis, acne, upper respiratory tract infections, Q fever or tick fever (bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected ticks), brucellosis (infection spread from animals), and psittacosis (infections spread from birds). It is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis and gonorrhoea.

Side Effects of Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's

  • Stomach upset
  • Tinnitus/ringing in the ear
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Light-headedness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site

Directions for Use

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases and allergic reactions to tetracycline antibiotics. Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's may induce photosensitivity and make your skin more sensitive to the sun; hence apply sunscreen when you step out while being treated with Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's. Use of Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's during tooth development (the last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood under the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's. This medicine may cause dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's may cause light-headedness; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's is not recommended in children below eight years of age.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's may interact with anticoagulants, drugs treating skin diseases (acitretin, isotretinoin), antibiotics (penicillin), anaesthetic agents (methoxyflurane), oral contraceptives, antacids, and iron supplements. 

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid dairy products and alcohol while using Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases and allergic reactions to tetracycline antibiotics or other medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • METHOXYFLURANE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands often to maintain cleanliness.
  • Avoid sharing personal items like shaving razors.
  • Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's. 
  • Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's may interfere with certain laboratory tests like urine catecholamine levels; hence inform your doctor beforehand that you are using Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's before undergoing any examinations.
  • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics like Minocycline. Please consult your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Common bacterial infection symptoms include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, fatigue, and tiredness. Untreated bacterial infections may lead to serious life-threatening conditions like sepsis.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol consumption may worsen the side effects of Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's like dizziness. It is better to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's is not recommended during pregnancy since it affects tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's is excreted into breast milk and may affect the infant. Please consult your doctor before taking Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's may cause side effects like dizziness that could affect your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases. Drive only when you are mentally alert.

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Liver

Caution

Please take Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's only with the doctor's advice if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases or impairment before taking Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's.

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Children

Caution

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's is not recommended in children younger than eight years. Please consult a doctor for more information.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Unit No. 207, Neelkanth Commercial Centre, 122, Sahar Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400099
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FAQs

Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.
Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's belongs to the class of antibiotics, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quicklyMinoquick 100 mg Injection 1's is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections.
It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which further retards bacterial growth.
Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence, applying sunscreen and wearing protective clothing while using Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's is advised. It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
Iron supplements and antacids (containing calcium, magnesium and aluminium) may lower the absorption and efficiency of Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's. Hence maintain at least 2 hours gap between Minoquick 100 mg Injection 1's and other medications.

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