Minocycline-Associated Pancreatitis: A Rare Adverse Effect of a Commonly used Drug
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Minocycline is an antibiotic used increasingly in a variety of situations including MRSA infections and also known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Its side effects are usually benign and well known. We report a first of its kind case of minocycline-associated acute pancreatitis in a patient in whom all other common causes of pancreatitis were ruled out. The aim is to raise awareness about this rare but serious side effect of a widely-used antibiotic.
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