Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
Protein synthesis inhibitors e.g.s
A
Aminoglycosides Tetracyclines Chloramphenicol Clindamycin Macrolides
2
Q
Beta lactams e.g.s
A
Penicillins
Carbapenams
Cephalosporins
3
Q
Cell wall synthesis inhibition e.g.s
A
Beta lactams
Glycopeptides
4
Q
Macrolides e.g.s
A
Erthromycin
Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
5
Q
Glycopeptides e.g.s
A
Vancomycin
Teicoplanin
6
Q
Aminoglycosides e.g.
A
Gentamycin
7
Q
Quinolones e.g.s
A
Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin
8
Q
Tetracyclines e.g.s
A
Doxycycline
Oxytetracycline
9
Q
Carbapenems end in…
A
‘penem’
10
Q
Macrolides end in…
A
‘romycin’
11
Q
Glycopeptides have which 2 letters in the middle….
A
‘co’
12
Q
Cephalosporin e.g.s
A
Ceftriaxone
Cefotaxime
13
Q
Penicillin e.g.s
A
Penicillin
Co-amoxiclav
Flucloxacillin
Amoxicillin
14
Q
Aminoglycosides, e.g. gentamycin, adverse effects
A
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
15
Q
Tetracyclines adverse affects
A
Discolouration of teeth
Photosensitivity
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
