ATC Group: A01AB23 Minocycline

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Hierarchical Position

Alimentary tract and metabolism

A01

Stomatological preparations

A01A

Stomatological preparations

A01AB

Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment

A01AB23

Minocycline

Active Ingredients

Minocycline

Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines.

Monographs

ARESTIN Powder for solution for injection

MPI, US: SPL/Old