Microbiology: Drugs/mode Of Action

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This drug class is used against bacteria. It targets cell wall synthesis resulting in the lysis of cells.

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Penicillins

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These drug classes are used against bacteria. They target the cell wall resulting in the lysis of cells.

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Penicillins, Cephalosporins, & Bacitracin

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These drug classes are used against bacteria. They target prokaryotic ribosomes and inhibit protein synthesis.

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Aminoglycasides & Tetracyclines

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This drug class is used against bacteria (also used against fungi). It targets various structures such as ribosomes and the cell wall resulting in the inhibition of protein synthesis or the lysis of cells

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Macrolides

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This drug class is used against bacteria. It targets the ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis.

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Chloramphenicol

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This drug class is used against bacteria. It targets the DNA gyrase resulting in the blocking of DNA replication.

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Fluoroquinolones

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This drug class is used against bacteria. It targets RNA polymerase resulting in the stopping of mRNA synthesis

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Rifampin

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These drug classes are used against bacteria. They target metabolic pathways resulting in the inhibition of folic acid formation.

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Sulfa drugs & Trimethoprim

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These drug classes are used against fungi. They target the fungal cell membrane causing a loss of selective permeability.

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Macrolides & Azoles

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This drug class is used against fungi. It targets fungal DNA & RNA synthesis resulting in the stopping of cell reproduction.

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Flucytosine

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This drug class is used against protozoa. It targets the nutrition of the malaria parasite causing a buildup of toxic wastes in the parasite's cells.

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Quinines

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This drug class is used against protozoa. It targets anaerobic cells causing a buildup of toxic free radicals.

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Metronidazole

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This drug class is used against Helminths (worms), targeting the microtubules resulting in the inhibition of glucose metabolism.

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Bendazoles

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This drug class is used against Helminths (worms). The target is unknown, however, it does result in the killing of larval forms.

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Diethylcarbamide

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This drug class is used against Helminths (worms). It targets the worm muscles causing the worm to be expelled.

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Piperazine

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This drug class is used against Helminths (worms). It targets ATP formation resulting in the loosening of the worm hold.

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Niclosamide

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This drug class is used against Helminths (worms). It targets nerve transmission causing the worm to be expelled.

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Ivermectin

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This drug class is used against viruses. It targets the host cell membrane resulting in the blocking of entry and fusion.

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Amantadine

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This drug class is used against viruses. It targets DNA synthesis resulting in the stopping of virus replication.

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Cyclovirs

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This drug class is used against viruses. It targets reverse transcriptase resulting in the blocking of DNA formation

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Azidothymidine

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What are the drug classes that are used against bacteria?

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Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Bacitracin, Aminoglycosides, Macrolides (can also be used against fungi), Tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol, Fluoroquinolones, Rifampin, Sulfa drugs, & Trimethoprim

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What are the drug classes that are used against fungi?

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Macrolides (can also be used against bacteria), Azoles, & Flucytosine

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What are the drug classes that are used against protozoa?

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Quinines & Metronidazole

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What are the drug classes used against helminths (worms)?

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Bendazoles, Diethylcarbamide, Piperazine, Niclosamide, & Ivermectin

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What are the drug classes that are used against viruses?

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Amantadine, Cyclovirs, & Azidothymidine