Types of antibiotics Flashcards
what is an example of a B-lactam antibiotic?
amoxicillin
flucloxacillin
what is an example of a aminoglycosides?
streptomycin
what is an example of a glycopeptide?
vancomycin
what is an example of a quinolone?
ciprofloxacin
levofloxacin
what is an example of a tetracycline?
tetracycline
lymecycline
what is an example of a macrolide?
erythromycin
clarithromycin
what is the mechanism of action of trimethoprim?
inhibits folate metabolism which as result terminates DNA synthesis
what is the MCA of B-lactams?
inhibits bacterial cell wall biosynthesis
what is the MCA of aminoglycosides?
inhibits the synthesis of proteins by bacteria
what is the MCA of glycopeptides?
inhibits bacterial cell wall biosynthesis
what is the MCA of quinolones?
interfere with bacteria DNA replication and transcription
what is the MCA of sulfonamindes?
prevent bacteria growth and multiplication
what Is the MCA of tetracyclines?
inhibits synthesis of proteins by bacteria
what is the MCA of macrolides?
inhibits protein synthesis by bacteria