Yepes Misc Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mechanism of action of steriods?
A
Block phospholipase A2, preventing release of Arachidonic acid from the cell membrane
2
Q
What is the mechanism of action of macrolide antibiotics?
A
prevents bacteria protein synthesis by binding to Ribosome 50S
3
Q
What is the mechanism of action of amoxicillin?
A
It’s a beta lactam
Inhibits bacteria cell wall synthesis –> cell lyses
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