tetracyclines Flashcards
1
Q
mechanism
A
binds 30s ribosome
2
Q
spectrum
A
atypicals.
some gram (+) including CA-MRSA
limited negative
3
Q
place in therapyu
A
tick borne illness
uncomplicated URTI
option for CA-MRSA
4
Q
SE
A
GI, phototoxicity and discoloration of the teeth
5
Q
drug interactions
A
chelators. calcium, magnesium, iron