KROK 1 2014 – Question 186 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient with acne has been prescribed doxycycline hydrochloride. What recommendations should be given to the patient, while he is taking this drug?
- A. Do not take with vitamins
- B. The course of treatment should not exceed 1 day
- C. Take before meal
- D. Take with large quantity of liquid, preferably milk
- E. Avoid long stay in the sun
Hint
Think about the characteristic adverse effects and absorption interactions of this antibiotic class when advising a patient.
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