Antibiotics Flashcards
Define Antagonism in relation to antibiotics
1 Abx interferes with another
Define Synergism in relation to Abx
1 helps the other fxn better
How can you get rid of biofilms
Kill w/ cationic detergent; hydrolyze to release dead cells
What Abx affect DNA Replication
Ciprofloxacin
What Abx affect DNA
Nitrofurantoin
What Abx affect DNA structure
Metronidazole
What Abx affect Folate Synthesis
Sulfamethoxazole (can’t use in pregnancy)
What Abx affect Transcription
Rifampin via RNA Poly
What Abx affect Protein Synthesis via 30s subunit Ribosome
Gentamicin, Spectinomycin, Tetracycline
What Abx affect Protein Synthesis via 50s subunit Ribosome
Chloramphenicol, Erythromycin
What Abx affect Cell Wall Synthesis
Vancomycin, Ampicilin, Cephradine, Azetreoname
What Abx affect Cell Wall Permeability
Colistin
What Abx affect FA Synthesis
Triclosan
How do beta-lactams work
Inhibit cell wall synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidation and activate autolysins in cell wall
What 2 Abx can cross the blood brain barrier
3rd generation cephalosporins and rifampin