PHARMACOLOGY 2: Classification of Anti‐Bacterial Agents and Their
Functions

1 Based on type of action

Question

Classification of Anti‐Bacterial Agents and Their
Functions

1 Based on type of action

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

1 Bactericidal- destroy bacteria by targeting the
cell wall or cell membrane of the bacteria

2 Bacteriostatic - slow or inhibit the growth of
bacteria

Classification of Anti‐Bacterial Agents and Their Functions 1 Based on type of action