ANTIBIOTIC MECHANISMS OF ACTION Flashcards

1
Q

DNA/RNA inhibitors

A

Quinolones (DNA gyrasc/
topoisomerase IV)
Metronidazole/ tinidazole
Rifampin

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2
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Cell membrane inhibitors

A

Polymyxins
Daptomycin
Telavanctn
Oritavancin

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3
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Protein synthesis inhibitors

A
Aminoglycosides
Macrolides
Tetracyclines
Clindamycin
Linezolid, tedizolid
Quinupristin/Dalfopristin
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4
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Cell wall inhibitors

A
Beta-lactams (penicillins,
cephalosporins, carbapenems)
Monobactams (aztreonam)
Vancomycin, dalbavancin,
telavancin, oritavancin
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5
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Folic Acid

Synthesis Inhibitors

A

Sulfonamides/Trimethoprim

Dapsone

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