Tetracyclines

Key Points

• Tetracyclines are used in the management of a broad range of conditions - Chlamydia, Lyme disease, Brucella, Q-fever, Acne, Respiratory infections and more.
• They can cause teeth staining and dental hypoplasia in developing children, therefore should be avoided in children under 12 years and breast feeding mothers.
• Minocycline has the broadest spectrum of activity.