MOA of antimicrobials Flashcards
1
Q
glycopeptides
A
cell wall synthesis inhibition
2
Q
lipopeptides
A
cell wall synthesis inhibition
3
Q
aminoglycosides
A
binds to 30s
4
Q
macrolides
A
binds to 50s
5
Q
lincosamides
A
binds to 50s
6
Q
tetracyclines
A
binds to 30s
7
Q
glycylcyclines
A
binds to 30s
8
Q
fluroquinolones
A
inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase
9
Q
anti-folates
A
inhibit enzymes in the folate pathways
10
Q
nitroimidazoles
A
inhibit DNA synthesis
11
Q
oxazolidinones
A
bind 50s
12
Q
rifampin
A
binds RNA pol
13
Q
isoniazid
A
inhibits mycolic acid synthesis
14
Q
pyrazinamide
A
inhibits mycolic acid synthesis
15
Q
ethambutol
A
inhibits polymerization of arabinoglycan in mycobacterial wall