Why is it recommended that tetracycline be taken on an empty stomach at least two hours before or after consuming dairy products?
a. Stomach acidity affects calcium absorption
b. Too much tetracycline will be absorbed and blood levels will be too high.
c. The combination of tetracycline and calcium will cause tooth enamel to discolor.
d. Too much calcium will be absorbed and blood levels will be too high.
e. Tetracycline and calcium will bind to each other, reducing the absorption of both.
e
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