cell wall synthesis inhibitors & B-Lactam antibiotics (largest and most widely used class)
inhibits synthesis of peptidoglycan in cell wall cross linking
Penicillin V
gram + organisms
SE: hypersensitivity &
Amoxicillin
gram + and gram -
broad spectrum penicillin
pediatric ear infections: amoxicillin/ clovullanate
Cephalosporins
cephalexin: cellulitis
cefdinir
cefuroxime
*5-10% cross-reactivity in penicillin-allergic patients to cephalosporins
what do Penicillins and Cephalosporins deplete !
potassium gut flora B VITAMINS! Vitamin K Folic Acid Biotin
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
tetracyclines : doxycycline, minocycline
macrolides:
lincosamides
aminoglycosides