Журнал противомикробных средств

Antimicrobial Drugs: A Lifeline against Infectious Diseases

Abstract

Stephen De Silva

Antimicrobial drugs, including fluoroquiAntibiotics: Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They can be further classified into several categories, such as penicillin, cephalosporin, macrolides, tetracycline and fluoroquinolones. Each category has a unique mode of action and targets specific bacteria or bacterial components Inhibition of cell wall synthesis: Many antibiotics, such as penicillin and cephalosporin, interfere with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. By disrupting this essential structure, the drugs weaken the bacteria, making them more susceptible to destruction by the immune system. Inhibition of protein synthesis: Certain antibiotics, like macrolides and tetracycline, inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. By blocking the production of vital bacterial proteins, these drugs impede bacterial growth and reproduction. Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis: Antimicrobial drugs, including fluoroquinolones, interfere with the synthesis of bacterial DNA or RNA. This disruption prevents bacteria from multiplying and spreading, aiding in the eradication of the infection.