An antibiotic is a substance that can kill bacteria or slow the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics may also be used to treat infections caused by microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, virus, worms, protieus)

1. Antibiotics
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2. What is Antibiotic?
An antibiotic is a substance that can kill bacteria or
slow the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics may also be
used to treat infections caused by microorganisms
(fungi, bacteria, virus, worms, protieus)

3. Types (classes)
Penicillin such as penicillin and amoxicillin
Cephalosporin such as cephalexin (Keflex)
Macrolides such as erythromycin (E-Mycin),
clarithromycin (Biaxin), and azithromycin (Zithromax)
Fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro),
levofloxacin (Levaquin), and ofloxacin (Floxin)
Sulfonamides such as co-trimoxazole (Bactrim) and
trimethoprim (Proloprim)
Tetracycline such as tetracycline (Sumycin,
Panmycin) and doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Aminoglycosides such as gentamicin (Garamycin) and
tobramycin (Tobrex)

4. Mechanism
1. Inhibitors of cell wall synthesis
Examples: penicllins, cephalosporins
2. Inhibitors of cell membrane function
Examples: polymixin B, colistin.
3. Inhibitors of protein synthesis
Examples: Aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol
4. Inhibitors of nucleic acid synthesis
Examples: quinolones, metronidazole
5. Inhibitors of other metabolic processes
Example: sulfonamides and trimethoprim

5. Side Effect
Rash
cramps
Vomiting
Mild stomach upset
Itching or discharge
Soft stools or diarrhea
White patches on the tongue

6. Allergy
Some people are allergic to certain types
of antibiotics, most commonly penicillin

7. Allergy symptoms
Rash
Hives
Itching
Fainting
Shortness of breath
Swelling of the lips/ face/ tongue

8. References
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/antibiotics/page5_em.htm
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http://www.emedicinehealth.com/antibiotics/page4_em.htm
#side_effects_of_antibiotics
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/antibiotics/page2_em.htm
#types_of_antibiotics
http://amrls.cvm.msu.edu/pharmacology/antimicrobials/mo
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