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What are Tetracyclines derived from?
Streptomyces
In what form is tetracyclines administered?
Tetracyclines are available only with a physician's prescription. They are sold in capsule, tablet, liquid, and injectable forms
What is the abbreviation for Tetracyclines?
Maybe Tcr.
What interactions may occurs with tetracyclines?
Among the drugs that may interact with tetracyclines are: antacids, calcium supplements, medicines that contain iron.
What precautions should be taken with tetracyclines?
.Tetracyclines may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.Pregnant women should not take tetracyclines during the last four months of pregnancy.People with certain medical conditions or who are taking other medicines may have problems.
What are the five main groups of antibiotics?
The five main groups of antibiotics are beta-lactams, macrolides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones. Beta-lactams include penicillins and cephalosporins, targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Macrolides inhibit protein synthesis, while tetracyclines also target protein synthesis but in a different manner. Aminoglycosides are effective against Gram-negative bacteria, and fluoroquinolones interfere with bacterial DNA replication.
What treatment exists for patients with brucellosis?
Prolonged treatment with antibiotics, including tetracyclines (with streptomycin), co-trimoxazole, and sulfonamides, is effective. Bed rest is also imperative. In the chronic form of brucellosis, the symptoms may recur, requiring a second.
What are the two types of antibiotics based on action?
Bactericidal and Bacteriostatic
Which Antibiotics are contraindicated for pregnant women?
Aminoglycosides, Erythromycin estolate, Tetracyclines, Fluoroquinolones
What drugs are in the tetracycline class?
Tetracyclines are a class of antibiotics which contain 4 (tetra) carbon rings (cycline). Any antibiotic with -cycline in the name is part of this class of antibiotics, tetracycline, chlortetracycline, doxycycline, etc.
What precautions should be taken when taking tetracyclines?
Taking outdated tetracyclines can cause serious side effects. The medicine should not be taken if: its color, appearance, or taste have changed, it has been stored in a warm or damp area, the expiration date.
What antibiotics are used to treat hospital-acquired infections?
penicillin, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, and erythromycin
