Tetracyclines – Doxycycline, Tetracycline, Minocycline - Antibiotics Class Overview - 30S Inhibitors (PO and IV) Spectrum: Fairly broad spectrum with some Staph and MRSA coverage, some gram negative coverage, and atypicals. Has activity for unusual pathogens including: Rickettsia, Lyme disease, Tularemia, Vibrio, Brucella, Q fever, Anthrax Used for: Doxycycline - Skin and soft tissue infections when suspect community-acquired MRSA, respiratory tract infections, and unusual infections as above. Drug of choice for early Lyme disease, and for Lyme prophylaxis after tick bite. Also used for malaria prophylaxis, acne and rosacea. #Pharmacology #Antibiotics #Review #Overview #Tetracyclines #Doxycycline #Minocycline
