Nucleic aid synthesis inhibitors Flashcards by Miguel Acosta | Brainscape

Q

Drug type consist of:
Nalidixic acid
Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin
gemifloxacin
Moxifloxacin
Norfloxacin
Ofloxacin
Pefloxaicin

(ALL FLOXACIN)

A

Fluoroquinolones / Quinolones

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What is the derivation for Fluoroquinolones / Quinolones?

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Synthetic

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Inhibit DNA synthesis by binding DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV

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Fluoroquinolones / Quinolones

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Drug type for rifampin, rifapentine, Rifaximin, rifabutin

A

Rifamycin

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What is the bacteria derive for rifamycin?

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Streptomyces mediterranei

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DNA dependent RNA polymerase?

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Rifamycin

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Rifampic is usually use in combination for the treatment of Mycobacterium

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Isoniazid and pyrazinamide

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