Infection - Tetracyclines

Question 1

examples of tetracyclines

Answer 1

• doxycycline
• demeclocycline
• lymecycline
• minocycline
• oxytetracycline
• tetracycline
• tigecycline

Question 2

label requirement of tetracyclines

Answer 2

x milk indigestion remedies (iron, zinc) 2hr before or after

Question 3

which tetracyclines can be given with milk?

Answer 3

Does Like Milk
- doxycycline
- lymecycline
- minocycline

Question 4

tetracyclines s/e

Answer 4

• benign intracranial hypertension - STOP and REPORT if headache and visual disturbances
• lupus -erythematosus like syndrome irreversible pigmentation (more in minocyline)
• teeth discolouration + bone deposits (avoid in under 12 or pregnancy)

Question 5

what can it cause? what to avoid in? caution in?

tetracycline counselling points

Answer 5

• hepatotoxic - avoid liver failure
• photosensitivity - avoid exposure to sunlight or sunlamps
• dysphagia - swallowed whole while standing
• caution myasthenia gravis