Infections
Tetracyclines
Used for
Acne, Lyme disease, respiratory infections
How it works
Stop bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow.
Watch for
Not with dairy, antacids or iron at the same time. Sun sensitivity. Not for young children or pregnancy.
- Name clue
- -cycline
- Examples
- doxycycline
- minocycline
More in infections
- PenicillinsBacterial infections like strep throat and ear infections
- CephalosporinsSkin, ear, throat and urinary infections
- MacrolidesRespiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia
- FluoroquinolonesUrinary, respiratory and other infections
- LincosamidesSkin, dental and other infections
- Nitroimidazoles (metronidazole)Certain bacterial and parasite infections
- Urinary antibioticsUrinary tract infections
- Tuberculosis (TB) drugsTuberculosis
- AntifungalsYeast and other fungal infections
- AntiviralsFlu, herpes (cold sores, shingles), HIV and others
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