What is minocycline?
Minocycline is used to treat bacterial infections including acne; pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems. Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It comes in pill format. Recent studies have demonstrated its anti-inflammatory properties, a key factor for MS researchers to look closely at the drug.
