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Tetracycline

Tetracycline

Low
Moderate

General Information

Tetracycline has a broad spectrum of activity that includes Rickettsia, Chlamydia, Mycloplasma and many others.

Alternative therapy for early syphilis or gonorrhea in the penicillin-allergic patient.

Monitor fever, CBC, renal and hepatic function, and symptomatic improvement.

Common

  • Tooth discolored

Serious

  • Phototoxicity
  • Acidosis
  • Azotemia
  • Serum BUN raised
  • Bulging fontanelle
  • Pseudotumor cerebri
  • Raised intracranial pressure

Contraindications:

  • Methoxyflurane- may result in increased risk of nephrotoxicity
  • Acitretin - may result in increased risk of pseudotumor cerebri

Major drug-drug interactions:

  • Penicillins
  • Digoxin
  • Retinoids
  • Porfimer
  • Cholera vaccine, live
  • Combination oral contraceptives

Antimicrobial class: Tetracycline

Pregnancy category: D

Average serum half life: 6-12 hours

CSF penetration: Poor

Attribution: Antimicrobial information adapted from Vitalité Health Network