Tetracyclines Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Tetracyclines
A
- Doxycycline
- Lymecycline
- Minocycline
2
Q
Do not take these substances within 2 hours of taking Tetracyclines
A
- Ingestion Remedies
- Iron
- Zinc
3
Q
Which Tetracyclines are allowed to be taken with milk
A
DOES LIKE MILK
- Doxycycline
- Lymecylcine
- Minocycline
4
Q
Side Effects of Tetracyclines
A
- Benign Intracranial Hypertension
- Teeth Discolouration
- Bone Deposits
- Lupus-Erythematosus like symptoms
5
Q
What are Lupus-Erythematosus like symptoms
A
- Joint pain
- stiffness
- swelling
- rash
5
Q
Which Tetracycline has the highest risk of Lupus-Erythematosus like symptoms
A
Minocycline
6
Q
Because of…
- Teeth Discolouration
- Bone Deposits
what group of patients should you not give Tetracyclines
A
- children under 12
- pregnant
7
Q
Why should you avoid Tetracyclines in liver failure
A
because they are Hepatotoxic
8
Q
What can Tetracyclines cause
A
- Phototoxic
- Dysphagia (swallow tablet whole)
- Myasthenia Gravis