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Composition :

MINOCYCLINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's

Lockmycin 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. 

Lockmycin 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.

Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 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. Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's is not recommended in children below eight years of age.

Uses of Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's

Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Lockmycin 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. Lockmycin 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lockmycin 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

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases and allergic reactions to tetracycline antibiotics. Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's. Use of Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's. This medicine may cause dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's may cause light-headedness; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's is not recommended in children below eight years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MinocyclineAcitretin
Critical
MinocyclineEtretinate
Critical

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MinocyclineAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Acitretin with Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 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.
MinocyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Etretinate with Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 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.
MinocyclineTretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Tretinoin with Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 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.
MinocyclineLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of leflunomide with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection can increase the risk or severity of liver disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking leflunomide and Lockmycin 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.
MinocyclineLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of lomitapide with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection can increase the risk or severity of liver disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking lomitapide and Lockmycin 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.
MinocyclineKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of ketoconazole with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection can increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ketoconazole and Lockmycin 100 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a 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/or 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 Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of cholera live attenuated with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection may reduce the activity of cholera live attenuated.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking cholera live attenuated and Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 100 mg Injection treatment. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineRetinol (vit a)
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Taking retinol (vitamin A) with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking retinol (vitamin A) and Lockmycin 100 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineMethoxyflurane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Taking methoxyflurane with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking methoxyflurane and Lockmycin 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 swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath, drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, pain in your lower back, and urinating, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection:
Co-administration of teriflunomide with Lockmycin 100 mg Injection can increase the risk or severity of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking teriflunomide and Lockmycin 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.

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

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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FAQs

Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which further retards bacterial growth.

Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 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 Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's. Hence maintain at least 2 hours gap between Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's and other medications.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's. 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 Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's 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 Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's. 
  • Lockmycin 100 mg Injection 1's may interfere with certain laboratory tests like urine catecholamine levels; hence inform your doctor beforehand that you are using Lockmycin 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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