Doxy

Question 1

what is the spectrum of activity of tetracyclines

Answer 1

broad

Question 2

are tetracyclines bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic

Answer 2

bacteriostatic works by binding to 30s ribosomes

Question 3

what are some different indications for tetracyclines

Answer 3

acne
pnuemonia
chlamydia
cellulitis
diabetic foot
rickettsia infections
mrsa infections
animal bites

Question 4

can tetracyclines treat infections with atypical bacteria?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

what tetracycline is different to the rest and why

Answer 5

minocycline

greater spectrum of activity
^ risk of lupus like syndrome
^ risk of irrevsible pigmentation

Question 6

what condition is muscle weakness prevalent in while someone takes tetracyclines

Answer 6

myasthenia gravis

Question 7

what advice should we give to patient

Answer 7

discontinue if headache or visual change

take with food or while standing and avoid milky liquids or antacids two hours before and two hours after taking the dose.

can cause sunlight sensitivity

Question 8

can doxycycline be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Answer 8

no