Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action, and spectrum of activity. Antibiotics are drugs that are used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬: 1. Cell wall synthesis inhibitors: These antibiotics target the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for bacterial growth and survival. Examples of antibiotics in this class include penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and monobactams. 2. Protein synthesis inhibitors: These antibiotics target the ribosome, which is responsible for synthesizing proteins in bacteria. Examples of antibiotics in this class include macrolides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, and chloramphenicol. 3. DNA synthesis inhibitors: These antibiotics target the enzymes responsible for replicating bacterial DNA. Examples of antibiotics in this class include quinolones and metronidazole. 4. RNA synthesis inhibitors: These antibiotics target the enzymes responsible for transcribing bacterial RNA. Rifampin is an example of an antibiotic in this class. 5. Metabolic inhibitors: These antibiotics target the metabolic pathways that bacteria use to synthesize essential molecules. Examples of antibiotics in this class include sulfonamides and trimethoprim. 6. Precision Therapeutics Leading the Way: The landscape of Dystonia drugs is evolving with precision therapies. Imagine treatments tailored to the individual's genetic makeup, offering more targeted and effective relief. #Antibiotics #pharmacology #classification #table

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Phalanges - Hand Anatomy Joints between phalanges are named interphalangeal meaning “between phalanges.” Because each finger has two interphalangeal joints, these are further defined. #PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joint occurs between each proximal and middle phalange. #DIP (distal interphalangeal) joint occurs between each middle and distal phalange. #Phalanges #Hand #Anatomy

#Cobb #Cob #angle June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public education, early detection and awareness about scoliosis and its prevalence. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀? ⚕️Scoliosis is characterized by an abnormal #curvature of the #spine sideways in an "S" or "C" shape. ⚕️With may different #types of Scoliosis, it's hard to define a definite cause, however, common factors often associated with scoliosis include #birth #defects, age-related changes, and a variety of conditions like #muscular #dystrophy, #cerebral #palsy, and #spondylolisthesis. ⚕️According to the Scoliosis Research Society, approximately one out of every six #children diagnosed with scoliosis will have a curve that requires active #treatment ⚕️The disorder affects around 7 million people in the United States alone and is usually diagnosed between ages 10 and 15. ⚕️In the UK, public screening for scoliosis is not provided and in the US two-thirds of states mandate or recommend scoliosis screening in schools. ⚕️Screening is quick, non-invasive, and can lead to successful treatment to prevent long-term #back #pain and other health problems. ⚕️Scoliosis can be treated using a number of different methods, with #bracing and #spinal #fusion #surgery being the most common.