antimicrobials

1. Inhibit synthesis of peptidoglycan layer of cell wall.  also trigger autolytic enzymes

• 2. see notes.  Bactericidal for GP
• Grouped by activity

3. Allergic reaction common

1. Inhibit synthesis of peptidoglycan layer of cell wall.  also trigger autolytic enzymes

2. classified by generation according to spectrum of activity

3. none

1. Inhibit synthesis of peptidoglycan layer of cell wall.

• 2. Heavy hitter - works with anything
• carbapenem has widest spectrum of activity
• b/c resistant to most beta lactamases

3. G.I. distress

1. inhibit cell wall synthesis

• 2. gram positive only
• MRSA & Enterococcal infections
• C.difficile AAD

3. None