Assess skin lesions before starting and periodically during therapy.
Monitor bowel function. Diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, and bloody stools should be reported to health care professional promptly as a sign of CDAD. May begin up to several wk following cessation of therapy.
May cause yellow-brown discoloration and softening of teeth and bones if administered prenatally or during early childhood. Not recommended for children under 8 yr of age or during pregnancy or lactation unless used for the treatment of anthrax.
PO Administer once daily without regard to food. Administer full glass of water to decrease risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration.
Instruct patient to take sarecycline as directed. Advise patient to read Patient Information before starting therapy and with each Rx refill in case of changes.
May cause dizziness. Caution patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known.
Instruct patient to notify health care professional immediately if rash, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, or bloody stools occur, and not to treat with antidiarrheals without consulting health care professionals.
Caution patient to use sunscreen and protective clothing and minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment) while using sarecycline to prevent photosensitivity reactions.
Advise patient to report the signs of superinfection (black, furry overgrowth on the tongue; vaginal itching or discharge; loose or foul-smelling stools) or intracranial hypertension (headache, blurred vision, diplopia, vision loss). Women of reproductive potential who are overweight are at greater risk for developing intracranial hypertension.
Advise patient to notify health care professional of all Rx or OTC medications, vitamins, or herbal products being taken and to consult with health care professional before taking other medications.
Rep: May cause fetal harm. May permanently turn a baby or child's teeth yellow-gray-brown during tooth development during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, and from birth to 8 yr. May also slow bone growth in infants and children. Advise females of reproductive potential to use a nonhormonal method of contraception and avoid breastfeeding during therapy. Advise patient to notify health care professional promptly if pregnancy is suspected. May reduce fertility in males; avoid use in males attempting to conceive a child.