Tetracyclines (-cycline) Flashcards

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Example

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Doxycycline

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MoA

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30s subunit of bacterial ribosome
Antagonist
Inhibiting binding of aminoacyl-tRNA

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3
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Indications

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Alternative for COMMUNITY ACQUIRED pneumonia/cellulitis
Malaria
Fever
Lyme

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4
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ADR

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Chelates calcium --> Stains bones + teeth in young
Hepatotoxic
Blood disorders
Agranulocytosis
Blood dyscrasia
Grey Baby Syndrome
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5
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Prescribing Advice

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X Pregnancy/Lactating or Children

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