Mechanism of Action of Metronidazole (DNA-Damaging Antibiotic)
Introduction Metronidazole is a unique antibiotic and antiprotozoal agent that exerts its action by damaging DNA in anaerobic … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Linezolid (Oxazolidinone Antibiotics)
Introduction Linezolid is a synthetic bacteriostatic antibiotic belonging to the oxazolidinone class. It is primarily active against Gram-positive … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Sulfonamides (Folic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors)
Introduction Sulfonamides are synthetic bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit folic acid synthesis in bacteria. Because mammals obtain folate from … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Glycopeptides (e.g., Vancomycin)
Introduction Glycopeptides, most notably vancomycin, are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Tetracyclines (Broad-Spectrum 30S Ribosome Inhibitors)
Introduction Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. Common examples include tetracycline, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Aminoglycosides
Introduction Aminoglycosides are potent bactericidal antibiotics used mainly against aerobic Gram-negative bacilli and serious systemic infections. Common examples … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Fluoroquinolones (DNA Gyrase and Topoisomerase Inhibitors)
Introduction Fluoroquinolones are a powerful class of bactericidal antibiotics that inhibit bacterial DNA replication. They are widely used … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Macrolides (Protein Synthesis Inhibitor Antibiotics)
Introduction Macrolides are a widely used class of bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. They are especially … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Penicillins (β-lactam Antibiotics)
Introduction Penicillins are one of the oldest and most widely used classes of antibiotics, belonging to the β-lactam … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Lacosamide (Newer Antiepileptic Drug)
Introduction Lacosamide is a newer-generation antiepileptic drug (AED) used for the treatment of focal (partial) seizures and adjunctive … Read more