anti-infectives C7 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
MOA macrolides - clarithromycin, erythromycin
A
macrolide antibiotic
Targets ribosome. Binds to the 50S unit of the ribosome, preventing amino acid translocation and, therefore, preventing the formation of the peptide chain.
2
Q
MOA penicillins - amoxcillin, flucloxacillin
A
Beta lactam antibiotic
Binds to penicillin binding protein found on many bacteria and create a covalent bond, preventing the growth and replication of the bacterium
3
Q
what is MRSA and what is it treated with
A
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
MRSA may colonise the skin, gut, or nose without displaying signs or symptoms of infection
antibiotics
