Bacteriology - Antibiotics Flashcards
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Binds penicillin-binding proteins →inhibits transpeptidase → blocks cell wall synthesis; also releases autolytic enzymes (bactericidal)
β-Lactam antibiotics (penicillin, cephalosporins, cephalomycins, carbapenems, and monobactams)
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Forms reactive cytotoxic metabolites inside cell
Metronidazole
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Binds and inactivate β-lactamase → protects antibiotic
β-Lactamase inhibitors
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Inhibits 50S peptidyl transferase
Chloramphenicol
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Blocks entry of aa-tRNA to 305 ribosomal complex
Tetracyclines
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Blocks transpeptidation of D-ala Inhibits dihydrof olate reductase
Vancomycin
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Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
Trimethoprim (TMP)
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Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) antimetabolites →↓ dihydropteroate synthase
Sulfonamides
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Binds to 30S subunit → block formation of 70S initiation complex → misreading of mRNA
Aminoglycosides
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Binds to 50S subunit → inhibit translocase
Macrolides (erythromycin and azithromycin)
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Blocks DNA topoisomerase (gyrase)
Quinolones (ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin)
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Blocks 50S peptide bond formation
Clindamycin
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Inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase
Rifampin
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Interferes with mycolic acid synthesis
INH
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Bind to bacterial/fungal cell membranes → disrupt osmotic properties
Polymyxins