Tetracycline-, Doxycycline-, Minocycline-Induced Pseudotumor Cerebri and Esophageal Perforation

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Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics used to treat many infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), acne, pelvic inflammatory disease, chlamydial infections, and a host of zoonotic infections. These drugs work by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacterial ribosomes, specifically by disallowing aminoacyl-tRNA molecules from binding to the ribosomal acceptor sites. While rare, tetracycline antibiotics, particularly minocycline and doxycycline, are associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal perforation and pseudotumor cerebri (PTC, or idiopathic intracranial hypertension). Since tetracyclines are a commonly prescribed class of medications, especially in adolescents for acne treatment, it is important for clinicians to appreciate significant side effects that can result in morbidity and mortality. This paper aims to consolidate and to emphasize current research on the association between tetracycline antibiotics and the development of esophageal perforation, and PTC. PTC is a neurological syndrome consisting of increased intracranial pressure, headache, and vision changes without evidence of the contributing source, such as mass lesion, infection, stroke, or malignancy. Esophageal perforation, while rare, can be the result of pill esophagitis. Pill-induced injuries occur when caustic medicinal pills dissolve in the esophagus rather than in the stomach. Most patients experience only self-limited pain (retrosternal burning discomfort, heartburn, dysphagia, or odynophagia), but hemorrhage, stricture, and perforation may occur. Tetracycline use can lead to pill esophagitis. In summary, clinicians should appreciate the potential risks of tetracycline compounds in clinical practice.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:40

Enthalten in:

Advances in therapy - 40(2023), 4 vom: 10. Apr., Seite 1366-1378

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Angelette, Alexis L [VerfasserIn]
Rando, Lauren L [VerfasserIn]
Wadhwa, Reena D [VerfasserIn]
Barras, Ashley A [VerfasserIn]
Delacroix, Blake M [VerfasserIn]
Talbot, Norris C [VerfasserIn]
Ahmadzadeh, Shahab [VerfasserIn]
Shekoohi, Sahar [VerfasserIn]
Cornett, Elyse M [VerfasserIn]
Kaye, Adam M [VerfasserIn]
Kaye, Alan D [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Doxycycline
Esophageal perforation
Esophagitis
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FYY3R43WGO
IIH
Intracranial pressure
Journal Article
Minocycline
N12000U13O
Pseudotumor cerebri
Review
Tetracycline
Tetracyclines

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Date Completed 05.04.2023

Date Revised 03.10.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s12325-023-02435-y

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM352730692