Classification of Antibiotics

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What type of organism is primarily targeted by Griseofulvin?

  • Fungi (correct)
  • Bacteria
  • Protozoa
  • Viruses

Which of the following medications is primarily used to target protozoa?

  • Chloroquine (correct)
  • Penicillin
  • Erythromycin
  • Amphotericin B

What is the primary target of the medication Acyclovir?

  • Helmintics
  • Bacteria
  • Viruses (correct)
  • Fungi

Which of the following medications is primarily used to target bacteria?

<p>Fluoroquinolones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target of the medication Mebendazole?

<p>Helmintics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Penicillin is primarily active against which type of organism?

<p>Bacteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is primarily used to target fungal infections?

<p>Amphotericin B (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is primarily used to target viruses?

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Pyrimethamine is primarily used to target which type of organism?

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Niclosamide is primarily used to target which type of organism?

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Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antibacterial agents: active against bacteria
    • Examples: Penicillin, Aminoglycosides, Erythromycin, Fluoroquinolones

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antifungal agents: active against fungi
    • Examples: Griseofulvin, Amphotericin B, Ketoconazole

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antiviral agents: active against viruses
    • Examples: Acyclovir, Amantadine, Zidovudine

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antiprotozoal agents: active against protozoa
    • Examples: Chloroquine, Pyrimethamine, Metronidazole, Diloxanide

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antihelmintic agents: active against helminths (worms)
    • Examples: Mebendazole, Pyrantel, Niclosamide, Diethyl carbamazine

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antibacterial agents: active against bacteria
    • Examples: Penicillin, Aminoglycosides, Erythromycin, Fluoroquinolones

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antifungal agents: active against fungi
    • Examples: Griseofulvin, Amphotericin B, Ketoconazole

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antiviral agents: active against viruses
    • Examples: Acyclovir, Amantadine, Zidovudine

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antiprotozoal agents: active against protozoa
    • Examples: Chloroquine, Pyrimethamine, Metronidazole, Diloxanide

Classification of Antibiotics

  • Antihelmintic agents: active against helminths (worms)
    • Examples: Mebendazole, Pyrantel, Niclosamide, Diethyl carbamazine

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