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 [...]
Here is a list of nine aminoglycoside antibiotics. 1. Streptomycin: 1. Isolated from streptomyces griseus in 1943. 2. Very soluble in water. 3. Stable compared with penicillin. 4. Pure dry powder remain full potency at room temperature for at least 2 years. 5. Intestinal absorption poor. 6. Used in the treatment of enteritis. 7. Slow absorption from I/M route. 8. [...]
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 [...]