part 9 Flashcards
1
Q
bacteriostatic inhibitors of protein synthesis
A
tetracyclines
macrolides
2
Q
What do tetracyclines end in?
A
-cycline
3
Q
What are some adverse effects of tetracyclines?
A
- tooth discoloration
- diarrhea
- should not be given with food
- contraindicated with renal impairment
4
Q
What are the therapeutic uses of tetracyclines?
A
- infectious diseases
- acne
- peptic ulcer disease
- periodontal disease
5
Q
How are tetracyclines eliminated?
A
kidney and liver
6
Q
What are the adverse effects of tetracyclines?
A
- GI irritation
- effects on bones and teeth (kids)
- superinfection (because tetracyclines are broad spectrum)
- hepatotoxicity
- renal toxicity
- photosensitivity
7
Q
What should tetracyclines not be administered with?
A
- calcium supplements
- milk products
- iron supplements
- magnesium containing laxatives
- most antacids (because they have magnesium and aluminum)
- administer 1 hour before or 2 hours after “chelating” agents (these are the things listed above
8
Q
What are the major precaution for tetracyclines?
A
- can be toxic for pt’s with kidney disease
- tooth discoloration (do not give to kids with baby teeth or pregnant/breastfeeding women
- life threatening diarrhea
- caution with liver damage
