infectious diseases
Tetracyclines
Contraindications to Tetracyclines
Tetracyclines are contraindicated in Patients who have had an allergic reaction to them Children < 8 years of age (except sometimes for inhalational anthrax or other severe illnesses, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) , when the benefit outweighs the potential risk of tooth staining) ( Contraindications reference ). 1.Todd SR, Dahlgren FS, Traeger MS, et al: No visible dental staining in children treated withdoxycyclinefor suspected Rocky Mountain spotted fever.J Pediatr166(5):1246–1251, 2015. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.02.015 