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Mechanism of Action of Antimicrobials

Mechanism of Action

Antimicrobial Agents

Inhibition of bacterial cell wall

Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Imipenem, Aztreonam, Vancomycin

Inhibition of protein synthesis

Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Choramphenicol, Tetracyclines, Streptogramins, Linezolid

Inhibition of Nucleic synthesis

Floroquinolones, Rifampicin

Disruption of cell membrane function

Anti fungal agents

Inhibition of Folic acid synthesis

Sulphonamides, pyrimethamine, Trimethoprim

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