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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