Classes of Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the classic macrolides
A
Azithromycin, Eurthyromycin and Clarithromycin
2
Q
What is the target of macrolides
A
Inhibit translocation of mRNA by binding to the 50s ribosome
3
Q
What are some classic Aminoglycosides
A
Tobramycin, kanamycin, gentamicin and streptomycin
4
Q
What are some common tetracyclines
A
Tetracycline and doxycycline
5
Q
What is the mechanisms of aminogycoside
A
Inhibits protein synthesis and tRNA recognition by binding to the 30s component
6
Q
What is the mechanisms of tetracyclines
A
Inhibits protein synthesis and tRNA recognition by binding to the 30s component
7
Q
What are the mechanisms of chloramphenicols
A
Will inhibit peptidyl transfer by binding to the 50s subunit
