Tetracyclines Flashcards
1
Q
Tetracyclines
A
Doxycycline
Tetracycline
Demeclocycline
Minocycline
2
Q
Are tetracyclines bactericidal or static
A
Bacterostatic
3
Q
What reduces bioavailability of tetracyclines
A
antacids and dairy products
4
Q
Main ADE of tetracyclines
A
discoloration of teeth (if given to kids <8 or pregnant women)
gastric distress (take w food)
photosensitivity
5
Q
DOC tetracyclines
A
tick-borne diseases
chlamydia
6
Q
When is Tigecycline NOT used
A
bacteremia
7
Q
FDA black box warning Tigecycline
A
increased risk of mortality when used for indicated infections
8
Q
Benefit of Tigecycline over Tetracyclines
A
less chance for resistance