Tetracyclines Flashcards

1
Q

Tetracyclines

A

Doxycycline
Tetracycline
Demeclocycline
Minocycline

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2
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Are tetracyclines bactericidal or static

A

Bacterostatic

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3
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What reduces bioavailability of tetracyclines

A

antacids and dairy products

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4
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Main ADE of tetracyclines

A

discoloration of teeth (if given to kids <8 or pregnant women)
gastric distress (take w food)
photosensitivity

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5
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DOC tetracyclines

A

tick-borne diseases
chlamydia

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6
Q

When is Tigecycline NOT used

A

bacteremia

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7
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FDA black box warning Tigecycline

A

increased risk of mortality when used for indicated infections

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8
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Benefit of Tigecycline over Tetracyclines

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less chance for resistance

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