This document provides an overview of antibiotics, including:
1) It outlines the objectives of classifying commonly used antibiotics into six major classes, understanding their mechanisms of action, clinical uses, and side effects.
2) It summarizes the key characteristics and clinical uses of beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, tetracyclines, glycopeptides, and metronidazole.
3) It emphasizes the importance of considering pharmacokinetics and the site of infection when selecting an antibiotic to ensure it reaches the infection.