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Tetracycline Antibiotics

Tetracycline antibiotics are used to treat acne and rosacea, and bacterial infections including pneumonia, lower respiratory infections, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, eye infections, malaria, and typhoid. They work by killing the bacteria that is causing the infection.

Why are tetracycline antibiotics prescribed?

  1. Acne (11%)
  2. Pneumonia (11%)
  3. Typhoid (11%)
  4. Bacterial Infection (11%)
  5. Upper Respiratory Infection (11%)
  6. Lower Respiratory Infection (11%)
  7. Urinary Tract Infection (11%)
  8. Malaria (11%)
  9. Eye Infection (9%)
  10. Rosacea (0%)

Key takeaways

Tetracycline antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as acne, respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections. They also have other uses, including treating certain sexually transmitted infections and Lyme disease. These medications work by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, helping your body to fight off the infection. Tetracycline antibiotics come in different forms, including oral pills and injectable solutions. Examples include doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin, Acticlate, Morgidox), doxycycline monohydrate (Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Oracea), and doxycycline delayed-release (Oracea).

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Acticlate (doxycycline hyclate)

as low as$7
Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin, Acticlate, Morgidox) is a moderately priced drug used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic doxycycline hyclate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can offset the cost.
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Morgidox (doxycycline hyclate)

as low as$7
Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin, Acticlate, Morgidox) is a moderately priced drug used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic doxycycline hyclate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can offset the cost.
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Vibramycin (doxycycline hyclate)

as low as$7
Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin, Acticlate, Morgidox) is a moderately priced drug used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic doxycycline hyclate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can offset the cost.
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Mondoxyne NL (doxycycline monohydrate)

as low as$9
Doxycycline monohydrate (Vibramycin Monohydrate, Monodox, Mondoxyne NL) is a moderately priced drug used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted infections. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple brand and generic versions. Generic doxycycline monohydrate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Monodox (doxycycline monohydrate)

as low as$9
Doxycycline monohydrate (Vibramycin Monohydrate, Monodox, Mondoxyne NL) is a moderately priced drug used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted infections. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple brand and generic versions. Generic doxycycline monohydrate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Vibramycin Monohydrate (doxycycline monohydrate)

as low as$9
Doxycycline monohydrate (Vibramycin Monohydrate, Monodox, Mondoxyne NL) is a moderately priced drug used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted infections. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple brand and generic versions. Generic doxycycline monohydrate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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minocycline

as low as$20
Minocycline (Minocin) is a moderately priced drug used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic minocycline is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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doxycycline hyclate DR

as low as$31
DOXYCYCLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Tygacil (tigecycline)

as low as$41
TIGECYCLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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tetracycline

as low as$45
TETRACYCLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Targadox

as low as$59
DOXYCYCLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Solodyn (minocycline ER)

as low as$69
Solodyn (Minocycline ER) is an expensive tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions.The most common version of Solodyn is covered by 55% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$87.50, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Oracea (doxycycline DR)

as low as$124
DOXYCYCLINE treats rosacea. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics.
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demeclocycline

as low as$157
DEMECLOCYCLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Vibramycin Calcium

as low as$181
DOXYCYCLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Seysara

as low as$230
Seysara (sarecycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat acne. Seysara is less popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives for Seysara.

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Amzeeq

as low as$367
Amzeeq (minocycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne. Amzeeq is less popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives for Amzeeq.

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Zilxi

as low as$376
MINOCYCLINE treats acne or rosacea. It works by decreasing inflammation and killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on your skin. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics.
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Arestin

as low as$491
MINOCYCLINE treats a severe bacterial gum disease (periodontitis). It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria, which helps to reduce inflammation of your gums. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics.
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Xerava

as low as$548
ERAVACYCLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Doryx MPC

as low as$584
Doryx Mpc (doxycycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted infections. Doryx Mpc is less popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Doryx Mpc.

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Minolira

as low as$715
Minolira (minocycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Minolira is slightly less popular than other tetracycline antibiotics. There are currently no generic alternatives to Minolira.

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Ximino

as low as$736
Ximino (minocycline) is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Ximino is less popular than other tetracycline antibiotics. There are currently no generic alternatives to Ximino.

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Doryx

as low as$1,104
DOXYCYCLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Emrosi

as low as$1,300
Emrosi is only available as a brand name drug.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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