Tertracyclines Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What conditions is Doxycycline commonly used for?
A
Bronchitis
Lyme Disease
Rickettsia
MRSA of skin and soft tissue (Cellulitis)
Primary and secondary syphillis with penicillin allergy
Borrelia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma and Mycoplasma
Chlamydia
2
Q
What are the common adverse effects associated with Doxycycline?
A
Fanconi Syndrome (Type II RTA Proximal)
Photosensitivity
Esophagitis/ulcers
3
Q
What are the newer tetracycline drugs?
A
Omadacycline
Eravacycline
4
Q
What is Omadacycline used for?
A
Pneumonia and MRSA
5
Q
What is Eravacycline used for?
A
Intra-abdominal infections
