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Cephalosporins 
Cephalosporins are bactericidal beta-lactam antibiotics derived from the fungus Acremonlum— they disrupt peptidoglycan formation in
bactericidal beta-lactam antibiotics ... They have no activity ... predominantly active ... Classification #pharmacology ... #Antibiotics
Modified penicillin binding proteins as mechanism of resistance to antibiotics.
Penicillin Binding Proteins (Transpeptidases) cross link peptidoglycan
like PCN and cephalosporins ... bind PBPS active ... the PBPS so that PCN ... again remains active ... Proteins #AMR #PBP #pharmacology
Daptomycin  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Lipopeptide antibiotic – forms transmembrane channels and depolarizes cells.
Daptomycin - Antibiotics ... Mechanism: Lipopeptide antibiotic ... gram negative activity ... cidal nature) #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Penicillins - Table of Coverage by Generation

Natural PCN  (1st generation): Benzathine PCN, PCN G 

Aminopenicillins
Generation Natural PCN ... generation): Benzathine PCN ... Coverage #Generation #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Table ... #PCN #Management
Antibiotic Regimens Recommended for Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
For individuals without penicillin allergy:
 • Penicillin V, oral
Antibiotic Regimens ... #Pharyngitis #Antibiotics ... #management #treatment ... #pharmacology
Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
Antibiotic classification ... and spectrum of activity ... Antibiotics are ... Imagine treatments ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
convoluted tubule (PCT ... Henle's loop (TAL) - Active ... tubule (DCT) - Active ... Segments #Function #Pathophysiology ... Tubules #Table #Pharmacology
Mild Acne Treatment - Comedones (black/whiteheads), +/- few pustules 
1. Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) 
2. Topical Retinoid
Mild Acne Treatment ... BP + retinoid + antibiotic ... First line pharmacologic ... ambcarerx #Acne #Treatment ... Management #Comedones #Pharmacology
Antibiotics for Intraabdominal Infection. 
Use your local antimicrobial susceptibility data for selecting the best empiric treatment!
Antibiotics for ... the best empiric treatment ... #antibiogram #antibiotics ... infectiousdiseases #management #pharmacology ... #treatment
Antibiotic treatment durations for first line antibiotics recommended by Public Health England (PHE) guidance
 • Acute
Antibiotic treatment ... for first line antibiotics ... Gastroenteritis 5-7 days #Antibiotics ... primarycare #outpatient #treatment ... #pharmacology #