Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics used in the management and treatment of a variety of infectious diseases. Naturally occurring drugs in this class are tetracycline, chlortetracycline, oxytetracycline, and demeclocycline. used to treat infections caused by susceptible microorganisms such as gram positive and gram negative bacteria, chlamydiae, mycoplasmata, protozoans, or rickettsiae. please comment thank you martinsuja369@gamil.com

1. '12 BASIC FACTS ABOUT
TETRACYCLINES

2. Fact 1:
Tetracycline's Were First Discovered In The 1940's
And Still Today Remain An Important Pillar In The
Antibacterial Family Of Medicines.
Fact 2:
They Are Broad-spectrum Antibiotics, Meaning,
Used For Treating Alot Of Infections Induced By
Bacteria, Protozoa And Even Parasites....

3. Fact 3:
They Are Bacteriostatic In Nature, Meaning They Don't
Kill But Prevent The Growth Of Microbes...Thus, They
Are Not Suitable For Administration To
Immunocompromized Patients (I.E Critically-ill
Patients).
Fact 4:..
Clinically, Commonly Used Tetracycline's Includes:
Doxycycline, Minocycline, Demeclocycline And
Tetracyclines( Red/Yellow Capsule)....

4. Fact 5:
Tetracycline's' Are Usually Formulated As Capsules Or
Tablets. For This Reason, They Should Be Swallowed With A
Glass Of Water While Standing Or Sitting, To Avoid Any
Irrigation To The Throat( E.G Sore Throat)
Fact 6:
Tetracycline's' Bind To Metallic Cations Like Calcium,
Aluminum, Magnesium Or Iron Present In Milk, Yogurt,
Antacids And Multivitamins. Thereby Interfering With The
Absorption Of Tetracycline's'. THUS, IT IS ADVISABLE TO
TAKE TETRACYCLINES' EITHER 2HOURS BEFORE OR
6HOURS AFTER Administering SUCH PRODUCTS.

5. Fact 7:
Tetracycline's' May Decreases The Efficacy Of Oral
Contraceptives Like Postinor And Enhances The
Anticoagulant Effects Of Warfarin By Killing Normal Gut
Flora Which Otherwise Synthesizes Vit. K
Fact 8:
Common Side Effects Of Tetracyclines' Includes Tooth
Discoloration And Enamel Hypoplasia, Hence, These
Drugs Should Be Completely Avoided In Children And
Women That Are Pregnant.

6. Fact 9:
Tetracyclines' Should Be Generally Avoided After The
First Trimester Of Pregnancy, In Mothers Who Are
Breastfeeding And In Children Below 8years.
Fact 10:
Older Formulation Of Expired Tetracycline Pills If Taken
Or Ingested, Can Degenerate, Leading To Fanconi
Syndrome( A Type Of Renal Tubular Acidosis).Pls, Always
Check For Expiration Date Before Buying/Taking Any
Drug.

7. Fact 11:
Patients Taking Tetracycline's Esp. Doxycycline And
Demeclocyclines Are Advised To Wear Sunscreen Glasses
Due To Its Photosensitivity Reactions.
Fact 12:
Yoghurt Decreases The Absorption Of Tetracycline's'
Because It Contains Calcium And Magnesium.. So, Be
Careful Of Yoghurts When Taking Tetracycline's' As These
May Lead To Therapeutic Failure.

8. .....Please, Always Consult Ur Health Professionals
Before Taking Any Pills.....
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