Difference between revisions of "Antibiotics"

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Antiobiotics are a very diverse group of drugs designed to attack [[Bacteria|microbial]] infections. Here we will discuss each of the main groups of antiobiotics and for each group how they work, their spectrum of activity, pharmacokinetic considerations, potential clinical uses and common side effects. We will also discuss antibacterial resistance, how this has come about and what it means for the veterinary profession.  
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[[Image: ecoli.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''E.Coli''' <br> Eric Erbe 2005, WikiMedia Commons]]
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Antiobiotics are a very diverse group of drugs designed to attack [[Bacteria|microbial]] infections. Here we will discuss each of the main groups of antiobiotics and for each group how they work, their spectrum of activity, pharmacokinetic considerations and common side effects. We will also discuss antibacterial resistance, how this has come about and what it means for the veterinary profession.  
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'''Please note that we shall not discuss their suggested clinical use. We hope these pages will aid people in deciding on which antibiotic is best to use in an infection, but will not cloud clinical judgement by giving specific recommendations.'''
  
  
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* [[Cephalosporins]]
 
* [[Cephalosporins]]
  
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'''Antibiotics That Target The Cell Membrane'''
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* [[Polypeptide Antibiotics]]
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'''Nucleic Acid Synthesis & Repair Inhibitors'''
 
'''Nucleic Acid Synthesis & Repair Inhibitors'''
* Quinolones
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* [[Fluoroquinolones]]
* Nitroimidazoles
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* [[Novobiocin]]
* Sulphonamides
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* [[Nitroimidazoles]]
* Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors
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* [[Sulphonamides]]
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* [[Trimethoprim - Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitors]]
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* [[Potentiated-Sulphonamides]]
  
  
 
'''Protein Synthesis inhibitors'''
 
'''Protein Synthesis inhibitors'''
* Chloramphenicol
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* [[Chloramphenicol]]
* Tetracyclines
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* [[Tetracyclines]]
* Aminoglycosides
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* [[Aminoglycosides]]
* Macrolides and lincosamides
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* [[Macrolides and Lincosamides]]
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==Antibacterial Resistance==
  
'''Antibacterial Resistance'''
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Latest revision as of 13:42, 16 May 2011

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E.Coli
Eric Erbe 2005, WikiMedia Commons

Antiobiotics are a very diverse group of drugs designed to attack microbial infections. Here we will discuss each of the main groups of antiobiotics and for each group how they work, their spectrum of activity, pharmacokinetic considerations and common side effects. We will also discuss antibacterial resistance, how this has come about and what it means for the veterinary profession.

Please note that we shall not discuss their suggested clinical use. We hope these pages will aid people in deciding on which antibiotic is best to use in an infection, but will not cloud clinical judgement by giving specific recommendations.


Antibiotics by Class

Cell Wall Inhibitors (Beta-lactams)


Antibiotics That Target The Cell Membrane


Nucleic Acid Synthesis & Repair Inhibitors


Protein Synthesis inhibitors


Antibacterial Resistance