Table 2. Mechanisms of Action of Antimicrobial Agents |
|
Cell-wall
Inhibition |
Beta-lactama,
Glycopeptides, Fosfomycins, Bacitracin,
Cycloserines |
|
Cytoplasmic
Membrane Damage |
Polymyxins |
|
Nucleic Acid
Synthesis |
Fluoroquinolones,
Rifamycins |
|
Protein
Synthesis |
Aminoglycosides,
Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol, Clindimycin, Muyperocin,
Streprogramins, Pristina-mycins, Fusidic
Acid |
|
Modification of
Energy Metabolism |
Sulfonamides,
Trimethoprim, Dapsone |