Respiratory antibiotic classes and mechanisms Flashcards
name the two folate synthesis inhibitors
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
name the four fluoroquinolones
gemfloxacin
ciprofloxacin
levofloaxacin
moxifloxacin
name the three broad sprectrum b lactams
amoxicillin
ampicillin
piperacillin
name the B lactam monobactam
aztreonam
name the carabpenem B lactams
imipenem
meropenem
name the cephalosporin B lactams
cefuroxime ceftriaxone cefotaxime cefpodoxime ceftazidime cefepime ceftaroline
name the glycopepide drug
vancomycin
name the three aminoglycosides
gentamicin
tobramycin
amikacin
name the tetracycline
doxycycline
name the three macrolides
azithromycin
erythromycin
clarithromycin
what is the mechanism of ciprofloxacin levofloxacin moxifloxacin and gemifloxacin
DNA damaging drugs
what is the mechaism of B lactams (including penicillins, monobactams, carbapenems, cephalosporins)
cell wall synthesis inhibition
what is the mechanism of vancomycin?
cell wall synthesis inhibition
whats is the mechanism of gentamicin, tobramycin and amikacin?
protein inhibition via 30s subunit
what is the mechanism of doxycycline?
protein inhibition via 30s subunit