antibiotic classes and their actions Flashcards
1
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Beta- lactams
A
inhibition of cell wall synthesis
2
Q
aminoglycosides and tetracyclines
A
inhibit protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit
3
Q
chloramphenicol and Macrolide-lincosamide group
A
inhibit protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunit
4
Q
fluoroquinolones
A
inhibit DNA synthesis by binding GNA gyrases
5
Q
rifampin
A
inhibits RNA synthesis by binding DNA- dependent , RNA polymerase
6
Q
sulfonamides
A
folic acid pathway inhibition (binds with dihydropteroate synthase)
7
Q
trimethoprim
A
folic acid pathway inhibition (binds with dihydrofolate reductase)
8
Q
metronidazole
A
disruption of DNA
9
Q
polymyxins
A
disruption of cell membrane
