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Are Minocycline Considered Corticosteroids Or Other Immunosuppressive Drugs As It Belongs To Tetracyclines ?

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Question : Minocycline belongs to a group of antibiotics called tetracyclines are these considered corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs ?
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Answered by Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (2 hours later)
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, you are right, Minocycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic.

It is not a corticosteroid neither an immunosuppressive drug.

Regards,

Dr.Pragnesh
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Are Minocycline Considered Corticosteroids Or Other Immunosuppressive Drugs As It Belongs To Tetracyclines ?

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, you are right, Minocycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic.

It is not a corticosteroid neither an immunosuppressive drug.

Regards,

Dr.Pragnesh