What is the primary route of elimination for Tetracycline (the parent drug of the class)?
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Correct answer: Renal glomerular filtration
Short-acting tetracyclines like Tetracycline and Oxytetracycline are primarily eliminated unchanged in the urine. Dose reduction is mandatory for these specific agents in patients with kidney disease.
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