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Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
wall synthesis inhibitors ... DNA synthesis inhibitors ... RNA synthesis inhibitors ... Metabolic inhibitors ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology
Antibiotic Classification by Mechanism of Action

Cell Wall Synthesis: 
Penicillins 
Cephalosporins 
Carbapenems 
Monobactams 
Beta-lactamase inhibitors
Glycopeptides 

 Protein
Antibiotic Classification ... Beta-lactamase inhibitors ... : Rifampin #Antibiotic ... Classification #Pharmacology ... Text: Clinical Pharmacology
Combined Penicillin/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors - Antibiotics Class Overview
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin) – PO
Ampicillin/Sulbactam (Unasyn) – IV
Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn) – IV
Ticarcillin/Clavulanate
Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors ... - Antibiotics Class ... Timentin) – IV #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Classification of Some Antimicrobial Agents by Their Sites of Action
Inhibitors of metabolism: Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim
Inhibitors of cell
Sites of Action Inhibitors ... Trimethoprim Inhibitors ... Telavancin, Fosfomycin Inhibitors ... sites #action #pharmacology ... #antibiotics
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

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

Include Rifampin, Rifaximin, Rifapentine, Rifabutin.

Mechanism: Inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (unique mechanism).
Rifamycins - Antibiotics ... Mechanism: Inhibits ... Rifaximin (PO) #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Linezolid (Zyvox) (PO and IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Oxazolidinone class –unique ribosomal inhibitor (acts on
(PO and IV) - Antibiotics ... unique ribosomal inhibitor ... infections #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
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 ... #pharmacology #
The 8 A’s — drugs that interact with warfarin
Antibiotics 
 - Most agents, but especially co-trimoxazole,
with warfarin Antibiotics ... serotonin reuptake inhibitors ... cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors ... Mnemonic #8As #Pharmacology
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 ... Treatment #Management #Pharmacology