Antibiotics Flashcards
What class does Amoxicillin belong to?
Beta-lactam antibiotic (Penicillin)
What is the mechanism of action of Amoxicillin?
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis.
What are the indications for Amoxicillin?
Respiratory tract infections, otitis media, sinusitis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and skin infections.
What class does Cefuroxime belong to?
Cephalosporin (2nd generation)
What is the mechanism of action of Cefuroxime?
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs, causing cell death.
What are the indications for Cefuroxime?
Respiratory tract infections, otitis media, UTIs
What class does Benzylpenicillin belong to?
Beta-lactam antibiotic (Penicillin)
What is the mechanism of action of Benzylpenicillin?
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial lysis.
What are the indications for Benzylpenicillin?
Streptococcal infections, syphilis, bacterial endocarditis, and meningitis.
What class does Oxytetracycline belong to?
Tetracycline antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Oxytetracycline?
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing tRNA attachment.
What are the indications for Oxytetracycline?
Acne, respiratory tract infections, chlamydia,
What class does Erythromycin belong to?
Macrolide antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Erythromycin?
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, blocking elongation of the peptide chain.
What are the indications for Erythromycin?
Respiratory infections, pertussis, chlamydia
What class does Gentamicin belong to?
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Gentamicin?
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, causing misreading of mRNA.
What are the indications for Gentamicin?
Severe gram-negative infections, sepsis, endocarditis
What class does Rifampicin belong to?
Rifamycin antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Rifampicin?
Inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, preventing transcription.
What are the indications for Rifampicin?
Tuberculosis (TB)
What class does Trimethoprim belong to?
Antifolate antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Trimethoprim?
Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, blocking folate synthesis required for bacterial DNA replication.
What are the indications for Trimethoprim?
Urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,
What class does Sulfamethoxazole belong to?
Sulfonamide antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Sulfamethoxazole?
Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, interfering with folic acid synthesis. Often used in combination with trimethoprim (as co-trimoxazole).
What are the indications for Sulfamethoxazole?
Urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,
What class does Vancomycin belong to?
Glycopeptide antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin?
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to D-Ala-D-Ala terminal of peptidoglycan precursors.
What are the indications for Vancomycin?
MRSA infections, Clostridium difficile colitis (oral form), and serious gram-positive infections.
What class does Colistin belong to?
Polymyxin antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Colistin?
Disrupts bacterial cell membranes by interacting with phospholipids, leading to leakage of cellular contents.
What are the indications for Colistin?
Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii.
What class does Ciprofloxacin belong to?
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Ciprofloxacin?
Inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication.
What are the indications for Ciprofloxacin?
Urinary tract infections, bacterial gastroenteritis, respiratory infections,
What class does Fusidic Acid belong to?
Steroid-like antibiotic
What is the mechanism of action of Fusidic Acid?
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by interfering with elongation factor G (EF-G).
What are the indications for Fusidic Acid?
Staphylococcal infections, including MRSA skin infections and osteomyelitis.