ABX Flashcards
What is the mechanism of action of aminglycosides?
What ABX are included in these?
Inhibit protein synthesis - Bind to 30s ribosomal subunit.
Gentamicin
What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?
What medications are included in this?
Inhibit cell wall synthesis
Ceftriaxone
What is the mechanism of action of carbapenems?
What medications are included in this?
Inhibit cell wall synthesis
Meropenem
When is the mechanism of action of penicillins ?
What are included ?
Inhibit cell wall synthesis
amoxicillin
What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?
What is the medication included in this?
Inhibit protein synthesis on the 30s subunit
doxycycline
What is the mechanism of the action of quinolones?
What medication is included in this?
Inhibit DNA gyrases
Ciprofloxacin
What is the mechanism of action of macrolides
What medication are included in this ?
Inhibit protein synthesis on the 50s subunit
Clarithromycin, erythromycin
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides?
Inhibition of folic acid production