Antimicrobials Flashcards
Sulfasalazine
Sulfonamide- folic acid inhibitor- static
Trimethoprim
Trimethoprim-folic acid inhibitor
Penicillin, amoxicillin
Penicillin, B lactam, Inhibit cell wall synthesis
Cephalexin, ceftriazone
Cephalosporins- inhibit cell wall synthesis
Doxycycline, tetracycline
Tetracyclines- tRNA inhibitors (protein synthesis inhibitor) 30S
Gentamycin
Aminoglycosides- inhibit protein synthesis 30S
Erythromycin, clarythromycin
Macrolides- inhibit protein synthesis 50S
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurans- reduce intermediates that attack and inhibit citric acid cycle.
Ciprofloxacin
Quinolones- Inhibit DNA replication
Meropenem
Carbapenem- inhibit cell wall synthesis
Clavulanic acid
B lactamase inhibitor, stop bacteria breaking down B lactam structure in antibiotics.
Aciclovir
Antiviral- DNA polymerase inhibitor