Tetracyclines Flashcards
1
Q
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
A
PO, IV
2
Q
Minocycline (Minocin)
A
PO
3
Q
Tetracycline (Sumycin)
A
PO
4
Q
Omadacycline (Nuzyra)
A
PO, IV (very expensive)
5
Q
Tetracyclines mechanism of action
A
Inhibits 30S bacterial ribosomal protein synthesis; bacteriostatic
6
Q
Antibacterial spectrum
A
Community acquired pneumonia
Lyme’s Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia, Anthrax
Acne ( not omadacycline)
CA-MRSA
7
Q
Adverse Drug Reactions
A
GI Intolerance, photosensitivity, teeth, bone, rare
8
Q
Contraindications
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pregnancy, breastfeeding, children <8 y/o
