tetracycline (Sumycin)
Class:
Antibiotics: Tetracyclines
Indication:
A wide variety of bacterial infections (e.g., acne, lyme disease, STIs, Rocky Mountain spotted fever).
Mode of Action:
Prevents protein synthesis, inhibiting bacterial growth (bacteriostatic).
Cautions:
Pregnancy, children < 8 years old.
Indication:
GI upset, tooth discoloration in children and fetuses, hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity, superinfection (e.g., C. diff).
NC/PT:
↓ Effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Wear sunscreen. Dairy products, foods high in calcium and iron, and antacids ↓ absorption. Antibiotic considerations (card 22).