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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
Timeline of Antibiotic Deployment and Development of Antibiotic Resistance

The year each antibiotic was deployed is depicted
Timeline of Antibiotic ... Development of Antibiotic ... The year each antibiotic ... has lost all clinical ... #Timeline #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
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
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
Scleritis, Episcleritis Pearls
-Scleritis is characterized by significant pain, pain with eye movement, vision loss, and vessels
scleritis involves ophthalmology ... steroids +/- topical antibiotics ... #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology
Aminoglycosides  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin -30S inhibitor (all IV)
Spectrum: Extremely efficacious vs.
Aminoglycosides - Antibiotics ... Streptomycin -30S inhibitor ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
IDSA Suggested Empiric Antibiotic Regimens Based on Clinical Severity for Diabetic Foot Infections
Mild (usually treated with
Suggested Empiric Antibiotic ... Regimens Based on Clinical ... Infections #empiric #antibiotics
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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Warm compresses, antibiotic ... eyedrops, surgery #Clinical ... Diagnosis #Management #Ophthalmology
Positive Seidel test on fluorescein stain exam

Globe rupture can be identified by a positive Seidel test
, and starting antibiotics ... #fluorescein #Ophthalmology