Introduction Classification Beta-lactam antibiotics Figure- Structure of beta-lactam antibiotics (Source- Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews, 6th edition) Glycopeptides Vancomycin, Daptomycin, Linezolid, Mupirocin, Retapamulin. Bacterial cell wall and its […]
Spiramycin is a member of macrolide antibiotic. Macrolide antibiotics are a group of antibiotics which are composed of a macrocyclic lactone of different ring sizes […]
Vancomycin is complex tricyclic glycopeptide antibiotic which was discovered in 1956 as a substitute for penicillin. It is obtained from fungus Streptomyces orientalis. It possesses […]
Carbapenems are beta- lactam antibiotics which have broader spectrum of activity and great potency compared to other beta-lactam antibiotics. They are closely related to penicillin. […]
Ototoxicity (oto- ear, toxicity-poisoning) is simply ear poisoning which results from exposure to drug or chemicals that damage cochlea, auditory nerve or vestibular system. It […]
Antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed medicines across all over the world. Penicillin is among the most important antibiotics, which belong to group beta-lactam antibiotics. […]
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