Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Billings Clinic

Tetracycline

Restricted
Restricted

C. diff Risk

Low

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate

Approximate Cost

See below

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

500 mg four times daily as part of 4 drug treatment for H. pylori

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Acceptable Uses

H. pylori

Cost Dollar

Cost

Nonformulary agent

$12/day (500 mg caps)

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

250 mg cap
500 mg cap

Additional Information

Additional Information

For treatment of organisms other than 4 drug H. pylori treatment consider doxycycline or minocycline (easier dosing and less cost)