ANTIBIOTIC MECHANISMS OF ACTION Flashcards
1
Q
DNA/RNA inhibitors
A
Quinolones (DNA gyrasc/
topoisomerase IV)
Metronidazole/ tinidazole
Rifampin
2
Q
Cell membrane inhibitors
A
Polymyxins
Daptomycin
Telavanctn
Oritavancin
3
Q
Protein synthesis inhibitors
A
Aminoglycosides Macrolides Tetracyclines Clindamycin Linezolid, tedizolid Quinupristin/Dalfopristin
4
Q
Cell wall inhibitors
A
Beta-lactams (penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems) Monobactams (aztreonam) Vancomycin, dalbavancin, telavancin, oritavancin
5
Q
Folic Acid
Synthesis Inhibitors
A
Sulfonamides/Trimethoprim
Dapsone