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 […]
Daptomycin is cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic which is derived from Streptomyces roseosporus. It was first discovered in early 1980s by scientists of Eli Lillly. Early work on […]
Nitrofurantoin is synthetic nitrofuran used to prevent and treat UTI (Urinary Tract Infections). It was approved by FDA in 1953. It is included in World […]
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. […]
Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is derived from the fungus Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin belongs to family of macrolide antibiotics […]
Tetracyclines are broad spectrum antibiotics, discovered in the 1940s. Chlortetracycline is the first tetracycline to be identified. It was isolated from Streptomyces aureofaciens. Tetracyclines are […]
Chloramphenicol Chloramphenicol is broad spectrum antibiotic derived from Streptomyces venezuelae. It was introduced into clinical practice in 1949. Chloramphenicol was the first antibiotic to be […]
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