M7: Pharmaceuticals for controlling infectious disease Flashcards
1
Q
what do antibiotics target?
A
- bacteria, eg penicillins, doxycyclines
2
Q
what do antivirals target?
A
- viruses, eg Tamiflu for influenza
3
Q
what do antifungals target?
A
- fungals, eg fluconazole
4
Q
what do antiprotozoans target?
A
- protozoans, eg doxycycline, metronidazole
5
Q
what do antivirals do?
A
prevent viral attachment to cell receptors, inhibiting viral development inside infected cells. Slows down the progress of disease and triggers immune response.
6
Q
what do antibiotics do?
A
- chemical capable of destroying, or inhibiting the growth of bacterial cells. Ineffective to viruses.
7
Q
types of antibiotics
A
broad spectrum
narrow spectrum
