Antimicrobial Drug Classes Flashcards
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Aminoglycosides
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Gentamycin; Blocks protein synthesis.
2
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Fluoroquinolones
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Ciprofloxacin; interferes with synthesis of bacterial DNA
3
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Penicillins
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Penicillin; interfere with cell wall synthesis.
4
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Tetracyclines
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Tetracycline; inhibit bacterial protein synthesis
5
Q
Cephalosporins
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Cephalexin; destablizes bacterial cell wall
6
Q
Sulfonamides
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Sulfadiazine; Bacteriostatic-inhibit the activity of folic acid in cell metabolism
7
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Antivirals
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Acyclovir; interferes with virus ability to reproduce in a cell.