Antimicrobial - Main Classes

Main Classes

There are mainly two classes of antimicrobial drugs:

  1. Those obtained from natural sources:
    1. Beta-lactam antibiotic (such as penicillins, cephalosporins)
    2. Protein synthesis inhibitors (such as aminoglycosides, macrolides, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, polypeptides)
  2. Synthetic agents:
    1. Sulphonamides, cotrimoxazole, quinolones
    2. Anti-virals
    3. Anti-fungals
    4. Anti-cancer drugs
    5. Anti-malarials
    6. Anti-tuberculosis drugs
    7. Anti-leprotics
    8. Anti-protozoals

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