Antimicrobial Agents — Flashcards

Resistance of penicillins comes from production of _____ that cleave the β-lactam ring, or changes to penicillin binding proteins (confers methicillin resistance in MRSA).

Anti-staph penicillins include _____, nafcillin, and dicloxacillin

_____ are a class of antifungals that inhibit the enzyme 14-demethylase

Aminoglycosides are commonly paired with _____ or vancomycin to enhance their penetration of cells

What is the treatment (2) of local, cutaneous tinea infections (azoles)? _____

_____ are a class of antifungals that inhibit the enzyme 1,3-β-glucan synthase

Tigecycline is a _____ derivative that is resistant to bacterial efflux pumps

Which two antibiotics are used to treat nosocomial MRSA infections? _____ and _____

_____ solution contains chloramphenicol, oestradiol and vitamin D2.

Local, mild infections of Paracoccidioidomycosis are treated with _____ drugs, ie: Itraconazole

Hint: what suffix