Antibiotics: mechanism of action Flashcards by matthew ally | Brainscape

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Inhibit cell wall formation?

A

penicillins
cephalosporins

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Inhibit protein synthesis?

A

aminoglycosides (cause misreading of mRNA)
chloramphenicol
macrolides (e.g. erythromycin)
tetracyclines
fusidic acid

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Inhibit DNA synthesis?

A

quinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin)
metronidazole
sulphonamides
trimethoprim

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Inhibit RNA synthesis?

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rifampicin

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