Monocycline

Due to the danger of both expected and unforeseen interactions, certain members of the public, those who take particular medications, can not use tetracycline. For that reason, pharmaceutical companies have developed products that contain monocycline. Also an antibiotic, monocyline has proven to be as effective as tetracycline, but it can be used by a wider number of acne sufferers requiring acne treatment.

A single daily ingestion of a pill with monocycline can deliver to someone with acne and genital acne a number of important benefits. Monocycline use reduces the swelling, tenderness and redness that are associated with inflammation. Monocycline eliminates a primary source of skin irritation. It rids the skin of bacteria, and it thus decreases the chances for an acne flare-up.

While moncycline does not interact with as many drugs as tetracycline does, it can produce some unwanted side effects. It can, for example, cause a condition known as pseudo tumor cerebri. A patient who presents with that condition has extra fluid in his or her brain. As that fluid accumulates in the brain, it can trigger the development of eye and ear problems. It can also cause headaches.

A second condition seen in some patients who have taken monocycline is called hypersensitivity lupus. The monocycline has affected the joints of those patients. Their swollen joints have become a source of great pain.

Other side effects seen in patients on monocycline include fever, sore throat, depression and similar flu-like symptoms. Anyone taking monocycline, who notes the appearance of one of the above-mentioned side effects, should immediately discontinue the use of monocycline and should consult with a dermatologist. He or she can suggest an alternative medication.

Even if one experiences none of the above side effects, one must still exercise caution while taking a pill with monocycline. As monocycline begins to reach the skin, it can make the skin cells extra sensitive to the sun’s rays. A person taking monocycline has a greater chance of becoming sunburned, following exposure to either direct sunlight or a sunlamp.

Women with acne and should take note of the fact that use of monocycline can lead to the development of a yeast infection. In addition monocycline can damage a growing fetus. It can discolor the teeth of the fetus, and it can cause the creation of unpleasant skeletal problems.

A woman who is pregnant should never use an acne treatment or medication with monocyline. Even a woman who has thought about becoming pregnant should talk with her doctor about using an acne medication that does not contain monocyline.