Drugs That Inhibit/Disrupt Bacterial Synthesis Of DNA and RNA PDF
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This document explains different types of drugs that work by inhibiting bacterial DNA and RNA synthesis, interfering with specific bacterial metabolic processes, and suppressing viral replication by targeting key enzymes. The document covers various antimicrobials.
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**Drugs that Inhibit/Disrupt Bacterial Synthesis of DNA and RNA ** - Medications like rifampin, metronidazole, and fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin) prevent the production of DNA and RNA in bacteria or interfere with the operation of these nucleic acids, inhibiting bacterial repl...
**Drugs that Inhibit/Disrupt Bacterial Synthesis of DNA and RNA ** - Medications like rifampin, metronidazole, and fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin) prevent the production of DNA and RNA in bacteria or interfere with the operation of these nucleic acids, inhibiting bacterial replication. **Antimetabolites ** - Medications like trimethoprim and sulfonamides interfere with specific bacterial metabolic processes, reducing or creating dysfunctional metabolic products and effectively hindering bacterial growth. **Drugs that Suppress Viral Replication ** - Many drugs inhibit viral replication by targeting enzymes essential for viral replication, such as DNA polymerase, reverse transcriptase, protease, integrase, and neuraminidase.
