Tetracyclines and chloramphenicol are two classes of broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used in the treatment of bacterial infections. These antibiotics have different mechanisms of action and spectrum of activity. In this…

Macrolides, aminoglycosides, polyene, and polypeptide antibiotics are important classes of antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections. Each class of antibiotics has its own unique mechanisms of…

Quinolines and fluoroquinolines are classes of drugs that have significant pharmacological properties. These compounds have been widely used in the medical field due to their effectiveness in treating various infections…

Fungal infections can pose serious health risks and are a common occurrence worldwide. To combat these infections, medical science has developed a class of drugs known as antifungal antibiotics. In…

Viral infections pose significant health challenges worldwide, causing a wide range of diseases, from the common cold to severe respiratory illnesses and even life-threatening pandemics. To combat these infections, medical…

CHEMOTHERAPY OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LEPROSY Tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy are two bacterial infections caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae bacteria, respectively. These diseases have significant global health implications…

CHEMOTHERAPY OF MALARIA Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease caused by the Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is a significant global health…