2 (Student Presentation) - Classification of Antibiotics based on Type Of Action Flashcards
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Classification on ABXs based on type of action
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Bactericidal (target cell wall and cell membrane to inhibit synthesis and cause death) and bacteriostatic (inhibit bacterial growth through interfering protein synthesis and DNA replication)
2
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Examples of bactericidal antibiotics
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Carbapenems (Imipenem), Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin and Tobramycin), Quinoles and Fluoroquinolones (levofloxacin), Glycopeptide (Vancomycine)
3
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Examples of bacteriostatic antibiotics
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Tetracycline, macrolide, lincosamide, chloramphenicol
4
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Why is there no clear distinction between bacteriostatic and bactericidal agents?
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High conc of bacteriostatic agents –> bactericidal agents
Low conc of bactericidal agents –> bacteriostatic agents
