Antibiotic Agents Flashcards

1
Q

Can eradicate an infection in the absence of host defense mechanisms

KILLS bacteria

A

Bactericidal

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2
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Inhibits microbial growth but requires host defense mechanisms to eradicate the infection

does NOT kill bacteria

A

Bacteriostatic

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3
Q

BACTERICIDAL

*all cell wall synthesis inhibitors

A
Vancomycin
Fluoroquinolones
Penicillins
Aminoglycosides
Metronidazole
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4
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BACTERIOSTATIC

A
Erythromycin
Clindamycin
Sulfamethoxale
Trimethoprim
Tetracycline
Chloramphenicol
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5
Q

Concentration dependent type of killing

Cmax

A

QuAA MET POLY DAP

Quinolones
Aminoglycosides
Azithromycin
Metronidazole
Polymyxins 
Daptomycin
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6
Q

Beta Lactam Antibiotics

A

Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenem
Monobactam

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