ID Board Review/Antimicrobial Therapy/Antibacterials

Cell Wall and Envelope Inhibition

Protein Synthesis Inhibition

  • Oxazolidinones
  • Lincosamides
  • Macrolides
  • Streptogramins

Nucleic Acid Inhibition

Antifolates

Quinolones

  • Fluoroquinolones

Anaerobic DNA Inhibition

  • Nitroimidazoles

Bacterial Dependent RNA Synthesis Inhibition

  • Rifamycins
  • Lipiarmycins

Miscellaneous

  • Non-sulfonamide (sulfa drug), Non-trimethoprim urinary tract agents
  • Topical antibacterials
  • Other routes of administration

Anti-MRSA