The "C" in the Cycline part of tetracycline can help us remember the following important information about it;
1) Children = avoid(can cause tooth & bone problem)
2) Childbirth = contraindicated in pregnancy (liver dysfunction)
3) Chelator = for divalent cations (Ca,Mg which can dec its absorption)
4) Candidiasis & Colitis = superinfections can occur
5) Chlamydia = used for it
1) Children = avoid(can cause tooth & bone problem)
2) Childbirth = contraindicated in pregnancy (liver dysfunction)
3) Chelator = for divalent cations (Ca,Mg which can dec its absorption)
4) Candidiasis & Colitis = superinfections can occur
5) Chlamydia = used for it
