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Metronidazole: an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication

Introduction Metronidazole is a widely used antimicrobial agent recognized for its efficacy against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Derived from nitroimidazole, metronidazole disrupts the DNA of target microorganisms, halting their replication. It was first…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Clindamycin: a lincosamide antibiotic

Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic widely used for its excellent activity against many Gram-positive cocci and anaerobes. It is valued for oral and parenteral versatility, tissue penetration (including bone), and its…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Linezolid

Introduction Among the modern arsenal of antibiotics, linezolid occupies a key position in the management of drug-resistant Gram-positive infections. Approved by the U.S. FDA in 2000, linezolid heralded the first-in-class oxazolidinone family of antibacterials,…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Vancomycin

Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic principally used in the treatment of severe infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, particularly those resistant to beta-lactams such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), penicillin-resistant streptococci,…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Co-trimoxazole

Introduction Co-trimoxazole—a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim—has been a cornerstone antibacterial agent for decades. The synergy between these two drugs proves highly effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. First introduced in the 1960s,…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Aminoglycoside antibiotics

INTRODUCTION Aminoglycoside antibiotics are a class of potent, broad-spectrum bactericidal agents that have played a critical role in the management of serious bacterial infections for decades. First derived from microbial…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Fluoroquinolones

Fluoroquinolones are one of the most significant classes of broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents used in modern medicine. With their ability to target both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, these agents are frequently employed in various clinical…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Macrolides

Macrolides are a group of antibiotics characterized by a macrocyclic lactone ring attached to various amino or neutral sugars. They are widely used in clinical medicine, particularly against respiratory pathogens…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Tetracyclines

Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics that are effective against a wide variety of bacteria. They are commonly used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, skin, and urinary…

Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023

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An In-depth Look into Medical Prescriptions

Introduction Medical prescriptions are a cornerstone in the healthcare sector, forming a vital communication bridge between physicians and pharmacists and ensuring that patients receive the correct medication in a timely…

Dr. Ambadasu Bharatha October 19, 2023

Metronidazole: an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication

Clindamycin: a lincosamide antibiotic

Pharmacology of Linezolid

Pharmacology of Vancomycin

Pharmacology of Co-trimoxazole

Pharmacology of Aminoglycoside antibiotics

Pharmacology of Fluoroquinolones

Pharmacology of Macrolides

Pharmacology of Tetracyclines

An In-depth Look into Medical Prescriptions

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