Doxycycline

Question 1

class of doxycycline

Answer 1

tetracycline

Question 2

how does doxycycline inhibit protein synthesis

Answer 2

bacteriostatic. reversible binding to 30s ribosomal subunit –> – translation

Question 3

indications of doxycycline

Answer 3

• chlamydia
• rickettsia
• brucella
• borrelia burgdorgeri (lyme)
• RTI
• acne

Question 4

contraindications of doxycycline

Answer 4

• preggo
• bf
• renal impair
• <12yo

Question 5

coverage of doxycycline

Answer 5

• broad spectrum

- MRSA

Question 6

SEs doxycycline

Answer 6

• tooth staining
• hepatic impairment
• blood disorders

Question 7

doxycycline is mostly excreted via

Answer 7

faeces

Question 8

what meds should you avoid with doxycycline

Answer 8

indigestion remedies