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          The nurse should instruct the patient receiving an oral tetracycline to do which of the following
           

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          • acitretin

            tetracycline, acitretin. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Both acitretin and tetracyclines can cause increased intracranial pressure.

          • flibanserin

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of flibanserin with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. Severe hypotension or syncope can occur.

          • lomitapide

            tetracycline increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increases lomitapide levels several folds.

          • lonafarnib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.

          • tretinoin

            tetracycline, tretinoin. Either increases toxicity of the other by unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. Both tretinoin and tetracyclines can cause increased intracranial pressure.

          Serious - Use Alternative (96)

          • abametapir

            abametapir will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

          • aluminum hydroxide

            aluminum hydroxide decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Separate by 2 hours.

          • aminolevulinic acid oral

            aminolevulinic acid oral, tetracycline. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.

          • aminolevulinic acid topical

            tetracycline increases toxicity of aminolevulinic acid topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of photosensitizing drugs may enhance the phototoxic reaction to photodynamic therapy with aminolevulinic acid.

          • amoxicillin

            tetracycline decreases effects of amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tetracyclines may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillins. Monitor for decreased therapeutic effects of penicillins if concomitantly used with a tetracycline.

          • ampicillin

            tetracycline decreases effects of ampicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tetracyclines may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillins. Monitor for decreased therapeutic effects of penicillins if concomitantly used with a tetracycline.

          • apalutamide

            apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

          • atracurium

            tetracycline increases effects of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of respiratory depression.

          • avapritinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of avapritinib with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If unable to avoid, reduce avapritinib starting dose. See drug monograph Dosage Modifications.

          • axitinib

            tetracycline increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor closely and reduce dose if necessary .

          • BCG vaccine live

            tetracycline decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

          • bismuth subsalicylate

            bismuth subsalicylate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • bosutinib

            tetracycline increases levels of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • calcium acetate

            calcium acetate, tetracycline. Either decreases levels of the other by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Separate by 2 hours.

          • calcium carbonate

            calcium carbonate, tetracycline. Either decreases levels of the other by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Separate by 2 hours.

          • calcium chloride

            calcium chloride, tetracycline. Either decreases levels of the other by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Separate by 2 hours.

          • calcium citrate

            calcium citrate, tetracycline. Either decreases levels of the other by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Separate by 2 hours.

          • calcium gluconate

            calcium gluconate, tetracycline. Either decreases levels of the other by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Separate by 2 hours.

          • carbamazepine

            carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • carbonyl iron

            carbonyl iron decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • cholera vaccine

            tetracycline, cholera vaccine. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of cholera vaccine with systemic antibiotics since these agents may be active against the vaccine strain. Do not administer cholera vaccine to patients who have received oral or parenteral antibiotics within 14 days prior to vaccination.

          • cisatracurium

            tetracycline increases effects of cisatracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of respiratory depression.

          • cobimetinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concurrent short term (14 days or less) use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable for patients who are taking cobimetinib 60 mg, reduce the cobimetinib dose to 20 mg. After discontinuation of a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, resume cobimetinib 60 mg. Use an alternative to a moderate CYP3A inhibitor in patients who are taking a reduced dose of cobimetinib (40 or 20 mg daily).

          • dicloxacillin

            tetracycline decreases effects of dicloxacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • eliglustat

            tetracycline increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors are not recommended with eliglustat poor or intermediate metabolizers; reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive metabolizers .

          • entrectinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with entrectinib, a CYP3A4 substrate. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce dose to 200 mg/day for patients aged 12 y or older with BSA >1.50m2. Resume previous entrectinib dose after discontinuing moderate CYP3A inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives.

          • enzalutamide

            enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • fentanyl

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

          • fentanyl intranasal

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

          • fentanyl transdermal

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

          • fentanyl transmucosal

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.

          • ferric maltol

            ferric maltol decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • ferrous fumarate

            ferrous fumarate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • ferrous gluconate

            ferrous gluconate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • ferrous sulfate

            ferrous sulfate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • fexinidazole

            fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

          • fosphenytoin

            fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • idelalisib

            idelalisib will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

          • infigratinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • irinotecan

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • irinotecan liposomal

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • iron dextran complex

            iron dextran complex decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • iron sucrose

            iron sucrose decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • isotretinoin

            isotretinoin, tetracycline. Mechanism: unknown. Contraindicated. Risk of pseudotumor cerebri.

          • ivabradine

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of ivabradine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ivabradine with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

          • ivosidenib

            ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

          • lemborexant

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lemborexant with moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors.

          • lurbinectedin

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • magnesium chloride

            magnesium chloride decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • magnesium citrate

            magnesium citrate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • magnesium hydroxide

            magnesium hydroxide decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • magnesium oxide

            magnesium oxide decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • magnesium sulfate

            magnesium sulfate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • methoxyflurane

            tetracycline, methoxyflurane. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of nephrotoxicity.

          • methyl aminolevulinate

            tetracycline, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

          • midazolam intranasal

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal causes higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

          • mobocertinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose by ~50% (eg, 160 to 80 mg); closely monitor QTc interval.

          • nafcillin

            tetracycline decreases effects of nafcillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • naloxegol

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of naloxegol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministation of naloxegol with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce naloxegol dose to 12.5 mg qDay

          • neratinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

          • olaparib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with moderate CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce olaparib dose to 200 mg (capsule) or 150 mg (tablet) PO BID. Do not substitute tablets with capsules.

          • onabotulinumtoxinA

            tetracycline increases effects of onabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of respiratory depression.

          • oxacillin

            tetracycline decreases effects of oxacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

          • pacritinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • pancuronium

            tetracycline increases effects of pancuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of respiratory depression.

          • pemigatinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pemigatinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pemigatinib dose.

          • penicillin G aqueous

            tetracycline decreases effects of penicillin G aqueous by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • penicillin VK

            tetracycline decreases effects of penicillin VK by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • pexidartinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pexidartinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pexidartinib dose.

          • phenobarbital

            phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • phenytoin

            phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • pivmecillinam

            tetracycline decreases effects of pivmecillinam by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • polysaccharide iron

            polysaccharide iron decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • primidone

            primidone will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • rapacuronium

            tetracycline increases effects of rapacuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of respiratory depression.

          • rocuronium

            tetracycline increases effects of rocuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of respiratory depression.

          • rose hips

            rose hips decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • selumetinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce selumetinib dosage (refer to selumetinib monograph for further information). After discontinuation of the strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, resume selumetinib dose that was taken before initiating the inhibitor.

          • siponimod

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is not recommended.

          • sodium bicarbonate

            sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Separate by 2 hours.

          • sodium citrate/citric acid

            sodium citrate/citric acid decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Separate by 2 hours.

          • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

            sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administer tetracyclines at least 2 hr before and no less than 6 hr after each dose to avoid chelation with magnesium. .

          • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

            sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administer tetracyclines at least 2 hr before and no less than 6 hr after each dose to avoid chelation with magnesium. .

          • strontium ranelate

            strontium ranelate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Contraindicated. Suspend strontium ranelate during antibiotic therapy.

          • succinylcholine

            tetracycline increases effects of succinylcholine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of respiratory depression.

          • tazemetostat

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of tazemetostat with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If coadministration is unavoidable, reduce tazemetostat current dose (see drug monograph Dosage Modifications).

          • temocillin

            tetracycline decreases effects of temocillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • ticarcillin

            tetracycline decreases effects of ticarcillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • tretinoin

            tetracycline, tretinoin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

          • tretinoin topical

            tetracycline, tretinoin topical. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

          • tripotassium dicitratobismuthate

            tripotassium dicitratobismuthate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

          • tucatinib

            tucatinib will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

          • typhoid vaccine live

            tetracycline decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

          • vecuronium

            tetracycline increases effects of vecuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of respiratory depression.

          • venetoclax

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a moderate CYP3A inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.

          • voxelotor

            voxelotor will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

          Monitor Closely (88)

          • acalabrutinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease acalabrutinib dose to 100 mg once daily if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor.

          • atogepant

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • avanafil

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce avanafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to avanafil; increased levels may result in increased associated adverse events; the maximum recommended dose of STENDRA is 50 mg, not to exceed once every 24 hours for patients taking concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors

          • bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • bosentan

            bosentan will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • brexpiprazole

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a strong/moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor.

          • buprenorphine subdermal implant

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inhibitors for signs and symptoms of overmedication. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for withdrawal.

          • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inhibitors should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. Within 2 weeks, if signs and symptoms of buprenorphine toxicity or overdose occur and the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.

          • cabazitaxel

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of cabazitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be exercised with concomitant use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

          • cabozantinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of cabozantinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • cannabidiol

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

          • cefdinir

            tetracycline decreases effects of cefdinir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

          • cefditoren

            tetracycline decreases effects of cefditoren by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

          • cefoxitin

            tetracycline decreases effects of cefoxitin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

          • cefpodoxime

            tetracycline decreases effects of cefpodoxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

          • ceftriaxone

            tetracycline decreases effects of ceftriaxone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

          • cefuroxime

            tetracycline decreases effects of cefuroxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

          • cenobamate

            cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

          • cholestyramine

            cholestyramine decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • conjugated estrogens

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • crofelemer

            crofelemer increases levels of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

          • dabrafenib

            dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

          • daridorexant

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Daridorexant dose should not exceed 25 mg per night when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

          • deflazacort

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

          • diazepam intranasal

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.

          • didanosine

            didanosine will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oral tetracycline should not be administered simultaneously with didanosine (chewable tablets or powder for oral solution); use alternatives if available. Tetracycline antibiotics should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after administration of didanosine.

          • digoxin

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of digoxin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • efavirenz

            efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • elagolix

            elagolix decreases levels of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

          • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

            elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

          • encorafenib

            encorafenib, tetracycline. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

          • estradiol

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • estrogens conjugated synthetic

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • estropipate

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • ethinylestradiol

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • etravirine

            etravirine will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • fedratinib

            fedratinib will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

          • finerenone

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.

          • ifosfamide

            tetracycline decreases effects of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of a CYP3A4 inhibitor may decrease metabolism of ifosfamide, potentially reducing ifosfamide therapeutic effects.

          • iloperidone

            iloperidone increases levels of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

          • isavuconazonium sulfate

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • istradefylline

            istradefylline will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

          • ivosidenib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase ivosidenib plasma concentrations, thus increasing the risk of QTc prolongation. Monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

          • lanthanum carbonate

            lanthanum carbonate decreases levels of tetracycline by cation binding in GI tract. Use Caution/Monitor. Administer oral tetracycline antibiotics at least 2 hr before or after lanthanum. Interaction applies only to oral tetracyclines.

          • lefamulin

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of lefamulin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for adverse effects if lefamulin is coadministered with moderate CYP3A inhibitors.

          • levamlodipine

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with moderate and strong CYP3A inhibitors results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. Monitor for symptoms of hypotension and edema when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A inhibitors to determine the need for dose adjustment.

          • levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor. Antibiotics may decrease hormonal contraceptive efficacy.

          • lorlatinib

            lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • lumateperone

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce lumateperone dose to 21 mg/day if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

          • magnesium supplement

            magnesium supplement will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Formation of an insoluble complex reduces absorption of the drug through intestinal tract; administer magnesium 2hr before the tetracycline or 4hr after the tetracycline

          • mavacamten

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.

          • mefloquine

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • mestranol

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • methotrexate

            tetracycline increases levels of methotrexate by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. If tetracyclines cannot be avoided in patients receiving high-dose methotrexate, closely monitor methotrexate plasma concentrations and patients for signs and symptoms of toxicity.

          • methoxsalen

            methoxsalen, tetracycline. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive photosensitizing effects.

          • mipomersen

            mipomersen, tetracycline. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

          • mitotane

            mitotane decreases levels of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

          • nafcillin

            nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • naldemedine

            tetracycline increases levels of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

          • oliceridine

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.

          • palbociclib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of palbociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • piperacillin

            tetracycline decreases effects of piperacillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. bacteriostatic agents may inhibit the effects of bactericidal agents.

          • polycarbophil

            polycarbophil decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • porfimer

            tetracycline, porfimer. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced photosensitivity.

          • rifabutin

            rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • rifampin

            rifampin will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • rifapentine

            rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • rimegepant

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid repeating rimegepant dose within 48 hr if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

          • rucaparib

            rucaparib will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

          • ruxolitinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • ruxolitinib topical

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

            tetracycline decreases effects of sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid by altering metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with antibiotics decreases efficacy by altering colonic bacterial flora needed to convert sodium picosulfate to active drug.sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid decreases levels of tetracycline by cation binding in GI tract. Use Caution/Monitor. Take at least 2 hours before and not less than 6 hours after administration of sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide and anhydrous citric acid to avoid magnesium chelation.

          • sonidegib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of sonidegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid coadministration of sonidegib with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a moderate CYP3A inhibitor must be used, administer the moderate CYP3A inhibitor for <14 days and monitor closely for adverse reactions, particularly musculoskeletal adverse reactions.

          • stiripentol

            stiripentol, tetracycline. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

          • sufentanil SL

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of sufentanil SL with any CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase sufentanil plasma concentration, and, thereby increase or prolonged adverse effects, including potentially fatal respiratory depression.

          • suvorexant

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease suvorexant starting dose to 5 mg HS if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors

          • tadalafil

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce tadalafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to tadalafil; increased levels may result in increased associated adverse events.

          • tazemetostat

            tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • tecovirimat

            tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

          • tezacaftor

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust tezacaftor dosage regimen if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor.

          • tinidazole

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • tofacitinib

            tetracycline increases levels of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No specific dose adjustment recommended when tofacitinib coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors; decrease tofacitinib dose if coadministered with both moderate CYP3A4 and potent CYP2C19 inhibitors .

          • trabectedin

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • trimagnesium citrate anhydrous

            trimagnesium citrate anhydrous decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Multivalent cation-containing products may reduce bioavailability of tetracyclines; administer tetracycline at least 2 hr before or 6 hr after magnesium; use alternatives if available.

          • voclosporin

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce voclosporin daily dosage to 15.8 mg PO in AM and 7.9 mg PO in PM.

          • warfarin

            tetracycline increases effects of warfarin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

          • zanubrutinib

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce zanubrutinib dose when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Interrupt dose as recommended for adverse reactions. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib. See zanubrutinib Dosage Modifications for precise recommendation.

          • zinc

            zinc will decrease the level or effect of tetracycline by cation binding in GI tract. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Separate administration of oral tetracycline derivatives and oral zinc salts by at least 2 hr.

          Minor (25)

          • antithrombin alfa

            tetracycline increases effects of antithrombin alfa by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • antithrombin III

            tetracycline increases effects of antithrombin III by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • argatroban

            tetracycline increases effects of argatroban by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • atovaquone

            tetracycline decreases levels of atovaquone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown. Effect may be minor, due to pharmacodynamic synergism.

          • balsalazide

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of balsalazide by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • bemiparin

            tetracycline increases effects of bemiparin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • biotin

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of biotin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • bivalirudin

            tetracycline increases effects of bivalirudin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • colestipol

            colestipol decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • dalteparin

            tetracycline increases effects of dalteparin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • enoxaparin

            tetracycline increases effects of enoxaparin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • estradiol vaginal

            tetracycline will increase the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • fondaparinux

            tetracycline increases effects of fondaparinux by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • heparin

            tetracycline increases effects of heparin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • levoketoconazole

            levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of tetracycline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • niacin

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of niacin by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • pantothenic acid

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of pantothenic acid by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • phenindione

            tetracycline increases effects of phenindione by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • protamine

            tetracycline increases effects of protamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • pyridoxine

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • pyridoxine (Antidote)

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • rose hips

            tetracycline decreases levels of rose hips by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • sucralfate

            sucralfate decreases levels of tetracycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • thiamine

            tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of thiamine by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

          • verteporfin

            tetracycline, verteporfin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased phototoxicity.

          What are the nursing considerations for tetracycline?

          Breastfeeding. Use is not recommended since tetracyclines pass into breast milk. They may cause the nursing baby's teeth to become discolored and may slow down the growth of the baby's teeth and bones.

          What is the function of tetracycline?

          Tetracycline is used to treat infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; ; certain infections of skin, eye, lymphatic, intestinal, genital and urinary systems; and certain other infections that are spread by ticks, lice, mites, and infected animals.

          How do you use tetracycline for infection?

          For tetracycline For oral dosage forms (capsules and suspension): For bacterial or protozoal infections: Adults and teenagers—250 to 500 milligrams (mg) every six hours; or 500 mg to 1 gram every twelve hours. Gonorrhea is treated with 1.5 grams as the first dose, then 500 mg every six hours for four days.

          What are the side effects of tetracycline?

          Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, or rectal discomfort may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.