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Composition :

MINOCYCLINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

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About Frekamin 100 mg Injection

Frekamin 100 mg Injection 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. 

Frekamin 100 mg Injection 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.

Frekamin 100 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Frekamin 100 mg Injection 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 Frekamin 100 mg Injection. 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. Frekamin 100 mg Injection is not recommended in children below eight years of age.

Uses of Frekamin 100 mg Injection

Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Frekamin 100 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Frekamin 100 mg Injection 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. Frekamin 100 mg Injection 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Frekamin 100 mg Injection

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

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases and allergic reactions to tetracycline antibiotics. Frekamin 100 mg Injection may induce photosensitivity and make your skin more sensitive to the sun; hence apply sunscreen when you step out while being treated with Frekamin 100 mg Injection. Use of Frekamin 100 mg Injection 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 Frekamin 100 mg Injection. This medicine may cause dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Frekamin 100 mg Injection may cause light-headedness; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Frekamin 100 mg Injection is not recommended in children below eight years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MinocyclineEtretinate
Critical
MinocyclineAcitretin
Critical

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MinocyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Etretinate with Frekamin 100 mg Injection may raise the chance of developing pseudotumor cerebri, an uncommon but serious illness brought on by elevated brain pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Frekamin 100 mg Injection with Etretinate is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. However, if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, or visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Acitretin with Frekamin 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of a serious condition called pseudomotor cerebral (false brain tumour).

How to manage the interaction:
There's a possible interaction between Acitretin and Frekamin 100 mg Injection should be used together only if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, or visual disturbances during treatment with either medication, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineTretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Tretinoin with Frekamin 100 mg Injection can increase the risk of side effects like pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain)

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Frekamin 100 mg Injection is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of mipomersen with Frekamin 100 mg Injection can cause liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking mipomersen and Frekamin 100 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of cholera live attenuated with Frekamin 100 mg Injection may reduce the activity of cholera live attenuated.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking cholera live attenuated and Frekamin 100 mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It is advised to take cholera vaccine at least 14 days after stopping Frekamin 100 mg Injection treatment. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of leflunomide with Frekamin 100 mg Injection can increase the risk or severity of liver disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking leflunomide and Frekamin 100 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of the BCG vaccine with Frekamin 100 mg Injection may reduce the activity of the BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking BCG vaccine and Frekamin 100 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of lomitapide with Frekamin 100 mg Injection can increase the risk or severity of liver disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking lomitapide and Frekamin 100 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineIsotretinoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Taking isotretinoin with Frekamin 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isotretinoin and Frekamin 100 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Frekamin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of cholera live attenuated with Frekamin 100 mg Injection may reduce the activity of cholera live attenuated.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking cholera live attenuated and Frekamin 100 mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It is advised to take cholera vaccine at least 14 days after stopping Frekamin 100 mg Injection treatment. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Frekamin 100 mg Injection is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which further retards bacterial growth.

Frekamin 100 mg Injection can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Frekamin 100 mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Frekamin 100 mg Injection can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence, applying sunscreen and wearing protective clothing while using Frekamin 100 mg Injection 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 Frekamin 100 mg Injection. Hence maintain at least 2 hours gap between Frekamin 100 mg Injection and other medications.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Frekamin 100 mg Injection. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during the usage of antibiotics like Minocycline. Therefore, if you have diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Frekamin 100 mg Injection therapy.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • METHOXYFLURANE

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Frekamin 100 mg Injection. 
  • Frekamin 100 mg Injection may interfere with certain laboratory tests like urine catecholamine levels; hence inform your doctor beforehand that you are using Frekamin 100 mg Injection 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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