Types of antibiotics Flashcards

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what is an example of a B-lactam antibiotic?

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amoxicillin
flucloxacillin

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what is an example of a aminoglycosides?

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streptomycin

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what is an example of a glycopeptide?

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vancomycin

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what is an example of a quinolone?

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ciprofloxacin
levofloxacin

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what is an example of a tetracycline?

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tetracycline
lymecycline

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what is an example of a macrolide?

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erythromycin
clarithromycin

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what is the mechanism of action of trimethoprim?

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inhibits folate metabolism which as result terminates DNA synthesis

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what is the MCA of B-lactams?

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inhibits bacterial cell wall biosynthesis

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what is the MCA of aminoglycosides?

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inhibits the synthesis of proteins by bacteria

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what is the MCA of glycopeptides?

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inhibits bacterial cell wall biosynthesis

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what is the MCA of quinolones?

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interfere with bacteria DNA replication and transcription

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what is the MCA of sulfonamindes?

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prevent bacteria growth and multiplication

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what Is the MCA of tetracyclines?

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inhibits synthesis of proteins by bacteria

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14
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what is the MCA of macrolides?

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inhibits protein synthesis by bacteria

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