Unit 5 Flashcards
1
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Erythromycin
A
Topical Antibiotic. Acne Tx. Reduce bacterial numbers (propionibacterium acnes - some resistance), antiinflammatory action, inhibit 50s ribosome subunit = inhibits protein synthesis
2
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Clindamycin
A
Topical Antibiotic. Acne Tx. Reduce bacterial numbers (propionibacterium acnes - some resistance), antiinflammatory action, inhibit 50s ribosome subunit = inhibits protein synthesis
3
Q
Metronidazole
A
Topical Antibiotic. Acne Tx. Reduce bacterial numbers, antiinflammatory action. Kills bacteria by interacting w/ and disrupting DNA. Toxic metabolites damage DNA.
4
Q
Benzoyl Peroxide
A
5
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