Antimicrobial Agents — Flashcards

_____ binds to the P site of the 50s ribosomal subunit and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.

The antipseudomonal cephalosporins include ceftazidime, _____, cefepime, and cefpirome.

_____ is drug of choice for cellulitis if patient is allergic to penicillin

_____ is activated to its toxic form by the enzyme catalase peroxidase in mycobacteria encoded by kat gene

The recommended ARV prophylaxis is syrup nevirapine + syrup _____ from birth to 12 weeks for exclusively breastfed infants.

_____ is a d-alanine analog used as a second-line drug for MDR-TB.

Benzathine penicillin 2.4 million units weekly for _____ weeks is the treatment of late cardiovascular syphilis.

The drug of choice for onychomycosis is oral _____.

Amphotericin B is given as 5% Dextrose infusion since 5% Dextrose serves as a _____ for amphotericin.

_____ is the first oral drug against Leishmaniasis and it is registered for use in India.