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1
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What class does Amoxicillin belong to?

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Beta-lactam antibiotic (Penicillin)

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What is the mechanism of action of Amoxicillin?

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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis.

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What are the indications for Amoxicillin?

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Respiratory tract infections, otitis media, sinusitis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and skin infections.

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What class does Cefuroxime belong to?

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Cephalosporin (2nd generation)

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What is the mechanism of action of Cefuroxime?

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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs, causing cell death.

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What are the indications for Cefuroxime?

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Respiratory tract infections, otitis media, UTIs

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What class does Benzylpenicillin belong to?

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Beta-lactam antibiotic (Penicillin)

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What is the mechanism of action of Benzylpenicillin?

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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial lysis.

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What are the indications for Benzylpenicillin?

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Streptococcal infections, syphilis, bacterial endocarditis, and meningitis.

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What class does Oxytetracycline belong to?

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Tetracycline antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Oxytetracycline?

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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing tRNA attachment.

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What are the indications for Oxytetracycline?

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Acne, respiratory tract infections, chlamydia,

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What class does Erythromycin belong to?

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Macrolide antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Erythromycin?

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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, blocking elongation of the peptide chain.

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What are the indications for Erythromycin?

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Respiratory infections, pertussis, chlamydia

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What class does Gentamicin belong to?

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Aminoglycoside antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Gentamicin?

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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, causing misreading of mRNA.

18
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What are the indications for Gentamicin?

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Severe gram-negative infections, sepsis, endocarditis

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What class does Rifampicin belong to?

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Rifamycin antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Rifampicin?

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Inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, preventing transcription.

21
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What are the indications for Rifampicin?

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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What class does Trimethoprim belong to?

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Antifolate antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Trimethoprim?

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Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, blocking folate synthesis required for bacterial DNA replication.

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What are the indications for Trimethoprim?

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Urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,

25
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What class does Sulfamethoxazole belong to?

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Sulfonamide antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Sulfamethoxazole?

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Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, interfering with folic acid synthesis. Often used in combination with trimethoprim (as co-trimoxazole).

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What are the indications for Sulfamethoxazole?

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Urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,

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What class does Vancomycin belong to?

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Glycopeptide antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Vancomycin?

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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to D-Ala-D-Ala terminal of peptidoglycan precursors.

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What are the indications for Vancomycin?

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MRSA infections, Clostridium difficile colitis (oral form), and serious gram-positive infections.

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What class does Colistin belong to?

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Polymyxin antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Colistin?

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Disrupts bacterial cell membranes by interacting with phospholipids, leading to leakage of cellular contents.

33
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What are the indications for Colistin?

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Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii.

34
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What class does Ciprofloxacin belong to?

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Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

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What is the mechanism of action of Ciprofloxacin?

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Inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication.

36
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What are the indications for Ciprofloxacin?

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Urinary tract infections, bacterial gastroenteritis, respiratory infections,

37
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What class does Fusidic Acid belong to?

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Steroid-like antibiotic

38
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What is the mechanism of action of Fusidic Acid?

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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by interfering with elongation factor G (EF-G).

39
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What are the indications for Fusidic Acid?

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Staphylococcal infections, including MRSA skin infections and osteomyelitis.

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