Tetracyclines Flashcards
1
Q
Tetracycline mechanism of action?
A
Inhibit protein synthesis
2
Q
Tetracycline side-effects?
A
GI, renal, liver (reversible) toxicity
Teeth staining
Impaired foetal bone growth
3
Q
Tetracycline, gram positive or negative?
A
Both, however not staph or strep generally
4
Q
Tetracycline examples?
A
Tetracycline and doxycycline (an alternative treatment of pneumonia for those with penicillin allergy).
5
Q
Tetracycline uses?
A
C.Tetani
Atypical CAP (community-acquired pneumonia)
