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10.7.1: Bacterial Infections

Pharmacology - Principles and Application for Medical Assistants · LibreTexts

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    Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They work by inhibiting bacterial growth or killing the bacteria. Common types of antibiotics include the following:

    • Penicillins: Examples include amoxicillin and penicillin. They interfere with bacterial cell wall synthesis.
    • Cephalosporins: Drugs such as cephalexin belong to this class and target cell wall formation.
    • Macrolides: Erythromycin and azithromycin inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria.
    • Tetracyclines: Drugs like doxycycline disrupt protein synthesis in bacteria.
    • Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin affect DNA replication and repair in bacteria.

    (Patel et al., 2023)

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