Inhibitors of Cell Membrane Function

Question 1

inhibits of cell membrane function: name the drugs (2)

Answer 1

polymyxins (colistin)

daptomycin

Question 2

inhibits of cell membrane function: cidal?

Answer 2

both polymyxin and daptomycin

Question 3

inhibits of cell membrane function: g- only?

Answer 3

polymyxins (colistin)

Question 4

inhibits of cell membrane function: g+ only?

Answer 4

daptomycin

Question 5

inhibits of cell membrane function: concentration dependent?

Answer 5

daptomycin

Question 6

inhibits of cell membrane function: which would you not use for a respiratory infection?

Answer 6

daptomycin (inactivated by surfactant)