What is Mechanism of action of aminoglycosides is - and explain in detail?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Inhibition of protein synthesis BactericidalBacteriostaticProtein synthesis inhibitorsAminoglycosides, StreptograminsTetracycline, chloramphenicol Macrolides, Lincosamides Linazolide Continued...Cell wall synthesis inhibitorsPenicillin, cephalosporins, Vancomycin, Bacitracin, Cycloserine, Fosfomycin Drugs acting on cell membranePolypeptide - Polymixin B, colistin, tyrothricin AntitubercularINH, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide streptomycinEthambutolDrugs affecting intermediary metabolismCombination of two drugs may be bactericidal, e.g. cotrimoxazoleSulfonamide, Trimethoprim, ethambutolDrugs affecting DNAQuinolones, metronidazoleNitrofurantoin, Novobiocin