ABX Flashcards

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What is the mechanism of action of aminglycosides?

What ABX are included in these?

A

Inhibit protein synthesis - Bind to 30s ribosomal subunit.

Gentamicin

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What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?

What medications are included in this?

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Inhibit cell wall synthesis

Ceftriaxone

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What is the mechanism of action of carbapenems?

What medications are included in this?

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Inhibit cell wall synthesis

Meropenem

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When is the mechanism of action of penicillins ?

What are included ?

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Inhibit cell wall synthesis

amoxicillin

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What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?

What is the medication included in this?

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Inhibit protein synthesis on the 30s subunit

doxycycline

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What is the mechanism of the action of quinolones?

What medication is included in this?

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Inhibit DNA gyrases

Ciprofloxacin

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What is the mechanism of action of macrolides

What medication are included in this ?

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Inhibit protein synthesis on the 50s subunit

Clarithromycin, erythromycin

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What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides?

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Inhibition of folic acid production

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