Antimicrobial Drug Classes Flashcards

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Aminoglycosides

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Gentamycin; Blocks protein synthesis.

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Fluoroquinolones

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Ciprofloxacin; interferes with synthesis of bacterial DNA

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Penicillins

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Penicillin; interfere with cell wall synthesis.

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Tetracyclines

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Tetracycline; inhibit bacterial protein synthesis

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Cephalosporins

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Cephalexin; destablizes bacterial cell wall

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Sulfonamides

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Sulfadiazine; Bacteriostatic-inhibit the activity of folic acid in cell metabolism

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Antivirals

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Acyclovir; interferes with virus ability to reproduce in a cell.

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