Minocycline

Question 1

Minocycline

Answer 1

Tetracyclines prototype

Antibiotic

Question 2

Minocycline action

Answer 2

Broad spectrum antibiotics that inhibit micro-organism growth by preventing protein synthesis

Question 3

Minocycline use

Answer 3

acne vulgaris

Periodontal disease

Rickettsia infection ( Rocky mountain spotted fever)

Brucellosis

Lyme disease

UTI

GI Infections

Question 4

Minocycline complications

Answer 4

GI discomfort ( gastric complications, N/V/D, esophageal ulcerations)

Yellow/ Brown tooth discoloration

hypoplasia of tooth enamel

Hepatotoxicity

Photosensitivity

Superinfection

Question 5

Minocycline Contraindications/Precautions

Answer 5

Hypersensitive

Decreases contraception effectiveness

Use is pt how have kidney diease bc liver excertes it

Question 6

Minocycline Interactions

Answer 6

CNS Depressants

Calcium, magnesium containing antacids

Iron preparations

Milk Products

(ALL reduce absoprtion of Minocycline)

Question 7

Minocycline Education

Answer 7

Shake oral suspension well

take with full glass of water

Take missed dose as soon as possible

Do not take within 2 hours of an antacid

Do not take within 3 hours of an iron preparation

Complete full course

Avoid Prolong sun exposure

Question 8

Minocycline Dose

Answer 8

200mg (Initial)

100mg/12hr for 10-15 days