Tetracyclines Flashcards

1
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Examples of Tetracyclines

A
  • Doxycycline
  • Lymecycline
  • Minocycline
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Do not take these substances within 2 hours of taking Tetracyclines

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  • Ingestion Remedies
  • Iron
  • Zinc
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Which Tetracyclines are allowed to be taken with milk

A

DOES LIKE MILK
- Doxycycline
- Lymecylcine
- Minocycline

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4
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Side Effects of Tetracyclines

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  • Benign Intracranial Hypertension
  • Teeth Discolouration
  • Bone Deposits
  • Lupus-Erythematosus like symptoms
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What are Lupus-Erythematosus like symptoms

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  • Joint pain
  • stiffness
  • swelling
  • rash
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5
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Which Tetracycline has the highest risk of Lupus-Erythematosus like symptoms

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Minocycline

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6
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Because of…
- Teeth Discolouration
- Bone Deposits
what group of patients should you not give Tetracyclines

A
  • children under 12
  • pregnant
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7
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Why should you avoid Tetracyclines in liver failure

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because they are Hepatotoxic

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What can Tetracyclines cause

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  • Phototoxic
  • Dysphagia (swallow tablet whole)
  • Myasthenia Gravis
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