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Minocycline HCl Microspheres

OraPharma · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Minocycline HCl microspheres deliver the antibiotic minocycline directly into periodontal pockets to inhibit bacterial growth and reduce inflammation in periodontal disease.

Minocycline HCl microspheres deliver the antibiotic minocycline directly into periodontal pockets to inhibit bacterial growth and reduce inflammation in periodontal disease. Used for Chronic periodontitis (adjunctive to scaling and root planing).

At a glance

Generic nameMinocycline HCl Microspheres
Also known asArestin (brand name), minocycline, Arestin
SponsorOraPharma
Drug classTetracycline antibiotic
TargetBacterial 30S ribosome
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDentistry / Periodontics
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Minocycline is a tetracycline-class antibiotic that penetrates bacterial cell membranes and inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. The microsphere formulation provides sustained, localized release of minocycline within the periodontal pocket, achieving high local concentrations while minimizing systemic exposure. This targeted delivery reduces pathogenic bacteria and inflammatory mediators associated with periodontitis.

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