This class of antibiotic can be identified by the ceph- or cef- prefix in the generic and/or brand names
What are cephalosporins
100
This class of antiboitic works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, is bactericidal and works against mainly gram + bacteria.
What are penicillins
100
This antibiotic can cause bone marrow suppression if not handled with caution (is a second line drug)
What is chloramphenicol
100
This antibiotic can cause fatal diarrhea if given orally to guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters
What is penicillin
200
enrofloxacin
What is Baytril
200
This class of antibiotics can be identified by the -cillin suffix in their generic names
What are penicillins
200
This class of antibiotics inhibits folic acid synthesis, is bacteriostatic and does not work well in pus.
What are sulfonamides
200
This antibiotic can bind to minerals and can cause a yellow to grey discoloration of the teeth and bones
What is tetracycline
200
potentiated penicillins have resistance against this enzyme that normally destroys the penicillin structure
What is beta-lactamase
300
amoxicillin with clavulanic acid
What is Clavamox
300
This class of antibiotics can be identified by the -floxacin ending to their generic names
What are fluoroquiniolones
300
This antibiotic class inhibits DNA function of bacteria, is bactericidal and is broad spectrum.
What are fluoroquinolones
300
This antibiotic can cause bubble-like lesions in the cartilage of growing animals
What is enrofloxacin
300
This class of antibiotics can cause deafness and nephrotoxicity
What are aminoglycosides
400
ceftiofur
What is Excenel
400
This class of antibiotics can be identified by the -micin or -mycin endings to their generic names
What are aminoglycosides
400
This class of antibiotics inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, is bactericidal OR bacteriostatic and works very well on dental abscesses
What are lincosamides
400
This antibiotic can cause a decrease in tear production (dry eye)
What are sulfa drugs
400
This antibiotic ointment is known to be carcinogenic and is banned in food producing animals
What is nitrofurazone
500
metronidazole
What is Flagyl
500
Although the drug clindamycin sounds like it should be an aminoglycoside, it actually belongs to this class of antibiotic:
What are lincosamides
500
This class of antibiotics inhibits protein synthesis, is bacteriostatic and works well against gram + and - bacteria as well as rickettsial bacteria, spirochettes and some protozoa
What are tetracyclines
500
This antibiotic can cause red urine, sweat and tears
What is rifampin
500
In veterinary medicine we practice prudent use of antimicrobials in order to prevent this