Aminoglicosides - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

-Things to know about each of the major antibiotic drug classes Bactericidal vs. Bacteriostatic  Bactericidal antibiotics directly kill bacteria o preferred for immunocompromised patients such as those with diabetes, HIV, or cancer & for those who have overwhelming infections. o Agents: aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, metronidazole, most antimycobacterial agents, streptogramins, & vancomycin.  Bacteriostatic agents inhibit bacterial proliferation while the host's i...

 Bactericidal antibiotics directly kill bacteria o preferred for immunocompromised patients such as those with diabetes, HIV, or cancer & for those who have overwhelming infections. o Agents: aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, metronidazole, most antimycobacterial agents, streptogramins, & vancomycin.  Bacteriostatic agents inhibit bacterial proliferation while the host's immune system does the killing. o Agents: clindamycin, macrolides, sulfonamides, & tetracyclines ...