Doxycycline Flashcards
1
Q
class of doxycycline
A
tetracycline
2
Q
how does doxycycline inhibit protein synthesis
A
bacteriostatic. reversible binding to 30s ribosomal subunit –> – translation
3
Q
indications of doxycycline
A
- chlamydia
- rickettsia
- brucella
- borrelia burgdorgeri (lyme)
- RTI
- acne
4
Q
contraindications of doxycycline
A
- preggo
- bf
- renal impair
- <12yo
5
Q
coverage of doxycycline
A
- broad spectrum
- MRSA
6
Q
SEs doxycycline
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- tooth staining
- hepatic impairment
- blood disorders
7
Q
doxycycline is mostly excreted via
A
faeces
8
Q
what meds should you avoid with doxycycline
A
indigestion remedies
