General Principles Flashcards
1
Q
How do quinolones work?
A
prevent nucleic acid synthesis
2
Q
Name two examples of quinolones
A
Ciprofloxacin, anything ending in floxacin basically
3
Q
Which antibiotics stop protein synthesis?
A
Chlorampneicol (eyes)
Macrolides
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines
4
Q
Name two examples of macrolides
A
Clarithromycin, azithromycin, erythromycin
5
Q
What is the main aminoglycoside that is used?
A
Gentamicin
6
Q
What is the main tetracycline that is used?
A
Doxycycline
7
Q
Which class does Vancomycin belong in?
A
Glycopeptides
8
Q
Which antibiotics stop cell wall synthesis?
A
B lactams Penicillins Cephalosporins Carbapenems Glycopeptides
9
Q
Which antibiotics inhibit folate synthesis?
A
Sulfonamides
Trimethroprim