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

1 Based on chemical structure

Question

Classification of Anti‐Bacterial Agents and Their
Functions

1 Based on chemical structure

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

1 group A (β‐lactams)

2 group B (aminoglycosides)

-> in a more elaborated way, the antibacterials can
be classified into 
1 β‐lactams,
2 β‐lactam/β‐lactamase inhibitor combinations,
3 aminoglycoside, 
4 macrolides, 
5 quinolones, 
6 flouroquinolones

PHARMACOLOGY 2

Classification of Anti‐Bacterial Agents and Their Functions 1 Based on chemical structure

1 group A (β‐lactams) 2 group B (aminoglycosides) -> in a more elaborated way, the antibacterials can be classified into 1 β‐lactams, 2 β‐lactam/β‐lactamase inhibitor combinations, 3 aminoglycoside, 4 macrolides, 5 quinolones, 6 flouroquinolones

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