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minocycline hydrochloride

minocycline hydrochloride (MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 14
Pipeline programs 7
News articles 0
Drug details — minocycline hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
14
Programs
7
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

minocycline hydrochloride (MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN minocycline hydrochloride
Brand MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
Target Bacterial 70S ribosome
Route TOPICAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial 70S ribosome

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 61186372NSC2007 Phase 2 · Janssen-Cilag International N.V · EGFR-mutated Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Canc
  2. MINOCIN 100 mg capsule rigide Phase 2 · Farmatek · Depression
  3. Minocycline Hydrochloride Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Acute Pain
  4. Minocycline Phase 1 · United Therapeutics Europe · Alcohol Dependence
  5. Minocycline Approved · First People's Hospital · Ischemic Stroke, Acute
  6. Minocycline Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Schizophrenia
  7. Minocycline Unknown · First People's Hospital · Intracerebral Hemorrhage

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  5. clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  6. clindamycin phosphate Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
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Frequently asked questions

What is minocycline hydrochloride?

minocycline hydrochloride (MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for minocycline hydrochloride?

MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for minocycline hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of minocycline hydrochloride?

minocycline hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.