Glycylcycline, glycycline (derivative of tetracycline class),bacteriostatic, inhibits protein synthesis.designed to overcome drug-resistance, broad spectrum including many drug resistant strains BUT is associated with increased mortality.
macrolides, can be both bactericidal and bacteriostatic,inhibit protein synthesis. strep infection, upper respiratory infection, Spirochetes and STD's.
Bactericidal, inhibits bacterial synthesis of DNA and RNA or disrupts RNA function. Tuberculosis
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Flouroquinolones, inhibit bacterial synthesis of DNA and RNA or disrupt DNA function. Cellulitis, kidney infection, UTI, and Anthrax.
Dalfopristin/Quinupristin
Combination Antibiotic. Streptogramins. Inhibit protein synthesis. (used separately are bacteriostatic - used together like this and they become bactericidal). Used for VRE. ***Hepatotoxicity is a BIG CONCERN.
Imipenem (Primaxin)
Carbapenems, bactericidal, weaken cell wall. Bone, joint, skin, and soft tissue (complicated body cavity infections).
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Fluoroquinolones, inhibit bacterial synthesis of DNA and RNA or disrupt DNA function. Pneumonia, Kidney infection, prostatitis. Watch for CNS
