MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (Ximino) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Ximino

What are the Indications for MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ximino is a tetracycline-class drug indicated to treat only inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. (1) Limitations of Use Ximino did not demonstrate any effect on non-inflammatory acne lesions. Safety of Ximino has not been established beyond 12 weeks of use. This formulation of minocycline has not been evaluated in the treatment of infections. (14) 1.1 Indication Ximino is indicated to treat only inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria as well as to maintain the effectiveness of other antibacterial drugs, Ximino should be used only as indicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] . 1.2 Limitations of Use Ximino did not demonstrate any effect on non-inflammatory acne lesions. Safety of Ximino has not been established beyond 12 weeks of use. This formulation of minocycline has not been evaluated in the treatment of infections [see Clinical Studies (14)] .

 

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