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?? Use of tetracycline during pregnancy after the fourth month can cause staining of the
deciduous teeth, but will not have a permanent effect on permanent teeth. In general,
tetracyclines should not be given to women who are pregnant or to young children
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Interaction with milk products, calcium or iron
supplements, laxatives containing magnesium
such as magnesium hydroxide (Milk of
Magnesia), and antacids causes formation of
nonabsorbable chelates.
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� Tetracycline should be taken on an empty
stomach with a full glass of water.
� Doxycycline and minocycline may be taken
with meals.
� Administer tetracyclines at least 1 hr
before and 2 hr after taking food and
supplements containing calcium and
magnesi
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� Advise client to use an alternative form of
birth control.
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Tetracycline decreases the efficacy of oral
contraceptives.
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?? Instruct clients to take tetracycline on an empty stomach, with a full glass of water.
Doxycycline and minocycline may be taken with meals.
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Instruct clients to maintain a 2 hr interval between ingestion of chelating agents and
medications.
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Instruct clients to maintain a 2 hr interval between ingestion of chelating agents and
medications.
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� Monitor clients for nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
� Monitor the client's I&O.
� Doxycycline and minocycline may be taken
with meals.
� Avoid taking at bedtime to reduce
esophageal ulceration.
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� Avoid administration to children less than 8
years of age.
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� Avoid administration of high daily doses IV.
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Advise clients to take precautions when
out in the sun such as wearing protective
clothing and using sunscreen.
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Yellow/brown tooth discoloration and/or
hypoplasia of tooth enamel
Suprainfection of the bowel - antibioticassociated
pseudomembranous colitis
(diarrhea, yeast infections of the mouth,
pharynx, vagina, and bowels)