CLASSIFICATION OF ANTIBIOTICS Flashcards
1
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Based on preparation
A
Naturally occurring: e.g. from fungi, e.g. penicillins, cephalosporins, erythromycin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol,
Synthetic: Sulphonamides
2
Q
Antimicrobial combinations
A
To have an additive synergistic effect against an organism.
In mixed infections when bacteria are sensitive to different drugs.
To achieve delay in development of resistance
