Antimicrobials – Antibacterials (Tetracyclines, Glycylcylines)

Question 1

What are tetracyclines and glycylcyclines indicated for?

Answer 1

infections caused by susceptible bacteria in the upper and lower respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, skin and other tissues

Question 2

What are tetracyclines and glycylcyclines contraindicated in?

Answer 2

• patients with hypersensitivity
• severe renal or hepatic dysfunction
• pregnancy or lactation
• children less than 8 years of age

Question 3

What is doxycycline also contraindicated in?

Answer 3

patients with myasthenia gravis

Question 4

tetracycline (1)

Answer 4

tetracycline antibiotic

• Tetracycline*

Question 5

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Tetracycline (1)

Answer 5

caps: 250 mg

Question 6

minocycline (1)

Answer 6

tetracycline antibiotic

• Minocycline*

Question 7

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Minocycline (1)

Answer 7

caps: 50, 100 mg

Question 8

doxycycline (hyclate) (2)

Answer 8

tetracycline antibiotic

• Periostat
• Apo-Doxy*

Question 9

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Periostat (1)

Answer 9

caps: 20 mg

Question 10

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Apo-Doxy (2)

Answer 10

• tabs: 100 mg
• caps: 100 mg

Question 11

doxycycline (monohydrate) (1)

Answer 11

tetracycline antibiotic

• Apprilon*

Question 12

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Apprilon (1)

Answer 12

caps: 40 mg

Question 13

tigecycline (1)

Answer 13

glycylcycline antibiotic

• Tygacil*

Question 14

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Tygacil (1)

Answer 14

pwd for injection