Tetracyclines
- 30S inhibitors with broad atypical activity
- Doxycycline: acne, STI, tick disease, CAP
- Minocycline: more vestibular/pigment effects
- Chelate calcium/iron/magnesium
- Photosensitivity + GI/esophageal injury
- Avoid doxycycline just before lying down
- Pregnancy/young-child cautions vary by agent
Class at a glance
- 30S inhibitors with broad atypical activity
Members / distinctions
- Doxycycline: acne, STI, tick disease, CAP
- Minocycline: more vestibular/pigment effects
Other member distinctions
- Chelate calcium/iron/magnesium
- Photosensitivity + GI/esophageal injury
Safety / monitoring
- Avoid doxycycline just before lying down
- Pregnancy/young-child cautions vary by agent
Self-check
- What is the key clinical organizing principle for Tetracyclines?
30S inhibitors with broad atypical activity.
Drugs in this class (4)
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