Tetracyclines

Medication

Common Uses

Some Potential Side Effects

Acne

Syphilis

Chlamydial infections

Lyme disease

Mycoplasmal infections

Rickettsial infections

Skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Gastrointestinal upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Fungal infection with the yeast Candida

Sensitivity to sunlight

Allergic reactions, such as rashes, anaphylaxis, and angioedema

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