Tetracyclines
Drug | Common Uses | Some Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|---|
Skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | Gastrointestinal upset, Clostridioides difficile–induced diarrhea Fungal infection with the yeast Candida Sensitivity to sunlight Staining of teeth in the fetus if used late in pregnancy or if taken by children under 8 years of age |