Antibiotics Drug class: Aminoglycosides

What is a prototype drug for tetracyclines?

Doxycycline.

What are common drugs within the tetracycline class?

Doxycycline, Tetracycline, Minocycline.

What is the suffix commonly associated with tetracycline antibiotics?

-cycline.

What is the mechanism of action for doxycycline?

Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis.

What are the main uses for doxycycline?

Acne, Lyme disease, chlamydia, atypical infections.

What is a major side effect of doxycycline?

Photosensitivity.

What patient teaching should be provided when prescribing doxycycline?

Avoid sunlight and do not take with dairy products, calcium, iron, or antacids.

What are the contraindications for using doxycycline?

Pregnancy and children younger than 8 years.