Tetracyclines Flashcards
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Tetracyclines
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Tetracycline, doxycycline, demeclocycline, minocycline, tigeclycline
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MOA
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inhibit protein synthesis by binding at the 30s ribosomal subunit. bacteriostatic
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Spectrum
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Broad spectrum
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tetracycline Indications
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URI, LRI, SSTI, rickettsia infections, malaria prophylaxis,
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Doxycycline indications
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acne and rosacea, lyme and vibrio, Anthrax
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Tigecycline indications
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complicated SSTI and intra-abd infections
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ADR
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Tooth discoloration, photosensitivity, NVD, Jarisch-herxheimer rxn
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doxycycline ADR
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black hairy tongue
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Minocycline ADR
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skin pigmentation (greyish)
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demeclocycline indication
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primarily for SIADH