Antibiotic Classification by Mechanism of Action

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

 Protein Synthesis: 
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines 
Oxazolidonones 
Streptogramins 
Cloramphenicol 
Macrolides 
Lincosamides 

DNA Topoisomerases: 
Fluorquinolones 
Quinolones 

Folic Acid Synthesis: 
Sulfonamides 
DHFR inhibitors 

DNA Damage: Metronidazole
mRNA Synthesis: Rifampin

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