Antibiotic Man Flashcards

1
Q

Name antibiotics that inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.

A

Penicillins
Cephalosporins

aka
Beta-Lactams

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2
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Inhibition of bacterial RNA synthesis,

A

Rifamycin

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3
Q

Inhibition of DNA synthesis.

A

Quinolenes

Nalidixic Acid

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4
Q

Inhibition of protein synthesis

A

50s ribosome: erythromycin and chloramphenicol

30s:
Streptomycin
Gentamycin
Tetracyclin

Bacteria unable to produce viral proteins= bacteriastatic

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5
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Disruption of cell membrane function.

A

Polyenes

Polymixins

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6
Q

Antibiotics that inhibit folic acid metabolism?

A
  • sulfonamides

- Trimethoprim

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