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inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by reversible binding to 30s ribosomal subunit. |
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Doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx)
Minocycline (Minocine)
Tetracyline (Sumycin) |
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| Describe antibiotic activity of tetracyclines. |
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Activity agianst atypicals, spirochetes, Rickettsial diseases, anthrax, syphilis, acne &c. |
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| Name a unique side effect of tetracylines. |
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| Tooth discoloration (in children) |
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| Administration of tetracyclines. |
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Take with 8 oz water to minimize GI irritation. Remain upright for 30 minutes.
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| Which of the tetracyclines shouldn't be dose adjusted in renal imparitment. |
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| Tetracycline absorption is impaired by what? |
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Antacids. Seperate dose by 1-2 hours before or 4 hours after.
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| What will tetracylines do warfarin. |
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| Tetracyclines may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives (check package insert) |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Many anticonvulsants decrease levels of tetracyclines. |
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| Statment. Not a question. |
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