Antibiotics: Classification, Mechanism of Action, Uses, Adverse Effects & Resistance
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. They work by targeting important bacterial structures or processes such as cell-wall synthesis, protein synthesis, DNA replication, RNA synthesis, and folate metabolism. For pharmacy students, understanding the classification, mechanism of action, important examples, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects of antibiotics is essential for B.Pharm, … Read more