Minocycline Intravenous Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • discoloration of teeth
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • itching
  • low energy
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • hives
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • thrush
  • a toxic effect on the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord
  • tear discoloration
  • dry mouth
  • discoloration of the saliva
  • irritation of the mouth
  • discoloration of the mouth
  • a painful, red or swollen tongue
  • a discolored tongue
  • discoloration of nail
  • arthritis
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain
  • drowsiness
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • fever
  • sputum discoloration
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
  • thyroid cancer
  • a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
  • a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia
  • decreased blood platelets
  • very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • increased eosinophils in the blood
  • pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain
  • acute inflammation of the covering of the heart
  • inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium
  • inflammation of the middle tissue heart muscle
  • inflammation of the blood vessels
  • worsening asthma
  • inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction
  • inflammation of the esophagus
  • acute liver failure
  • liver inflammation resulting from an abnormal immune response
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • blockage of normal bile flow
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
  • kidney inflammation
  • decreased kidney function
  • erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • erythema nodosum, a skin condition with red and painful nodules
  • skin rash with sloughing
  • a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus
  • seizures
  • high amount of bilirubin in the blood
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • trouble breathing
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • a serum sickness reaction
  • defective tooth enamel formation
  • a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a change in vision
  • ringing in the ears
  • hearing loss
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • indigestion
  • low sperm count
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • hair loss
  • dizziness
  • loss of muscle coordination
  • numbness
  • a skin rash
  • decreased appetite
  • cough
  • difficulty swallowing
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • vulvovaginitis, an inflammation or infection of the vagina and vulva
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
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