Mechanisms and Classification of Antibiotics

Explore the mechanisms and classification of antibiotics in this comprehensive 24-minute lecture, focusing on penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, quinolones, and aminoglycosides. Learn about the discovery of penicillin and understand the differences between bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics. Delve into the various mechanisms of action for different antibiotic classes, including beta-lactams. Examine a sample antibiotic susceptibility table and gain insights into specific antibiotics such as imipenem, meropenem, ertapenem, gentamicin, tobramycin, and amikacin. Enhance your knowledge of antibiotic classification and their applications in medical practice.

Intro
What is an Antibiotic?
Bacteriostatic vs. Bactericidal
Mechanisms of Antibiotics
Beta-Lactams
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Sample Antibiotic Susceptibility Table
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems (Imipenem, Meropenem, Ertopenem)
Quinolones
Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin)