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classificationantibi
classification of antibiotics
| classification | mechanism | indication | adverse effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tetracyclines | bacteriostatic | lyme disease, alternative to penicillin | epigastric discomfort |
| macrolides(e-myocin, zithromax) | bacteriostatic | GI, genital, respiratory, skin, soft tissue | epigastric discomfort |
| aminoglycosides | basteriostatic | eye, urinary, pneumonia, upper respr | toxicity in ear and kidneys |
| fluoroquinolones (cipro) | bacteriostatic | urinary, respiratory, prostate, GI, bone, joint | nausea, vomit, tendon rupture |
| penicillins, amoxicillin | bactericidal | urinary tract, respiratory tract, heart | allergic reaction 10% of pop |
| cephalosporins(keflex) | bactericidal | urinary, respiratory, skin, soft tissue | allergic reaction |