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Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
Antibiotic classification ... categorization of antibiotics ... Antibiotics are ... by killing or inhibiting ... Examples of antibiotics
Linezolid (Zyvox) (PO and IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Oxazolidinone class –unique ribosomal inhibitor (acts on
(PO and IV) - Antibiotics ... unique ribosomal inhibitor ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Antibiotics used for the Treatment of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Adults
 • Penicillin-beta-lactamase combinations: Piperacillin-tazobactam, Ticarcillin-clavulanate
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Antibiotics used ... beta-lactamase inhibitor ... Pseudomonas #Aeruginosa #Antibiotics
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics ... interactions (CYP450 inhibitor ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Aminoglycosides  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin -30S inhibitor (all IV)
Spectrum: Extremely efficacious vs.
Aminoglycosides - Antibiotics ... Streptomycin -30S inhibitor ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Clindamycin - Antibiotics Class Overview
-50 S inhibitor (PO and IV)
Spectrum: Excellent activity vs. Anaerobes and Gram
Clindamycin - Antibiotics ... Overview -50 S inhibitor ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Methods
1) Kirby Bauer Disk Diffusion: disks impregnanted w/ Abx → circular gradient →
Antibiotic Susceptibility ... gradient → zone of inhibition ... @ID_fellows #Antibiotic
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
• Proton pump inhibitor ... • Proton pump inhibitor ... • Proton pump inhibitor ... completion of antibiotic ... after proton pump inhibitor
Macrolides - Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin - Antibiotics Class Overview

50S Ribosomal Inhibitor (PO and IV)
Spectrum: Atypical organisms
Azithromycin - Antibiotics ... 50S Ribosomal Inhibitor ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Antibiotics Mindmap - Major antibiotic families, mechanisms of action
#Pharmacology #Student #Antibiotics #Families #Mindmap #MechanismsOfAction #Classes #Classification
Antibiotics Mindmap ... - Major antibiotic ... Pharmacology #Student #Antibiotics