Classification of antibiotics based on action

 Classification of antibiotics based on action

1. Cell wall inhibitors

2. Protein synthesis inhibitors

3. Topoisomerase inhibitors

4. Inhibit multiplication of bacteria; interfere with folic acid metabolism

1. Cell wall inhibitors

a. Penicillins

Penicillin G

Penicillin V

Ampicillin/ Amoxicillin

Piperacillin

Tazobactum

Cloxacillin 

b. Cephalosporins

Cephalexin

c. Carbapenems

Meropenum

Ertapenum

d. Glycopeptides

Vencomycin

Beta-lactam antibiotics interrupt bacterial cell-wall formation.

Beta-lactam antibiotics are -

Penicillins

Cephalosporins

Monobactams

Carbapenems

2. Protein synthesis inhibitors

1. Macrolides

Erythromycin

Clarithromycin

Azithromycin

2. Lincosamides

Clindamycin

Chlorampenicol

3. Aminoglycosides

Gentamicin

Tobramycin

Amikacin

4. Tetracyclines

Doxycycline/ tetracycline

3. Topoisomerase inhibitors

a. Fluoroquinolones

Ciprofloxacin

Norfloxacin

Levofloxacin

Moxifloxacin

Ofloxacin

b. Rifampicin

c. Metronidazole

4. Anti- metabolite (Cytotoxic drug)

Trimethoprim -sulfamethoxazole

Nitrofurantonin

5. Inhibit multiplication of bacteria;  interfere with folic acid metabolism

Sulfones; Sulfonamides