Antibiotic MoA Flashcards

1
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Inhibit cell wall synthesis

A

Vancomycin (glycopeptide)

Beta lactams
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins (Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime)

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2
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Inhibit Nucleic acid synthesis (folate synthesis)

A

Sulfonamides (co trimoxazole)
Trimethoprim

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3
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Inhibit Nucleic acid synthesis (DNA Gyrase)

A

Quinolones (any -foxacin e.g. ciprofloxacin)

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4
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Inhibit Nucleic acid synthesis (RNA polymerase)

A

Rifampicin

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5
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Inhibit 30s subunit protein synthesis

A

Tetracyclines (doxycycline)
Aminoglycosides (gentamicin)

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6
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Inhibit 50s subunit protein synthesis

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Macrolides (Clarithromycin, azithromycin, erythromycin (any -mycin))
Chloramphenicol

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