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Tetracyclines: Chemistry, Classification and Side Effects | Chemotherapy | Animals

After reading this article we will discuss about:- 1. Chemistry of Tetracyclines 2. Classification of Tetracyclines 3. Antibacterial Spectrum 4. Bacterial Resistance 5. Mechanism of Action 6. Administration 7. Pharmacokinetics 8. Side Effects 9. Precautions 10. Therapeutic Indications 11. Dosage Regimens. Chemistry of Tetracyclines: As the name suggests, chemically tetracyclines have four partially unsaturated cyclohexane rings and are the close [...]

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Notes on Chloramphenicol | Chemotherapy | Animals

This article provides a note on chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol is a highly active, broad spectrum antibiotic with excellent pharmacokinetic properties. Source: It is obtained from Actinomyces venezuelae. It is the first antibiotic to be synthesised commercially. Chemistry: It is a derivative of di-chloroacetic acid and contains nitrobenzene moiety. It is a white or grey or yellow fine crystalline powder. It is [...]

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Top 15 Antibacterials | Animals | Pharmacology

Here is a list of top fifteen antibacterials. 1. Ionophores: These polyether antibiotics are fermentation products of Streptomyces species. Monensin, salinomycin, narasin and lasalocid are the commonly used substances in this group. Maduramycin and semduracin are the newer ionophore antibiotics. Monensin: This antibiotic alters the cell permeability. It is obtained from Streptomyces cinnamonensis. By complexing with the sodium of cell [...]

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