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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Mechanism of action of aminoglycosides is -
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e., Inhibition of protein synthesis BactericidalBacteriostaticProtein synthesis inhibitorsAminoglycosides, StreptograminsTetracycline, chloramphenicol Macrolides, Lincosamides Linazolide Continued...Cell wall synthesis inhibitorsPenicillin, cephalosporins, Vancomycin, Bacitracin, Cycloserine, Fosfomycin Drugs acting on cell membranePolypeptide - Polymixin B, colistin, tyrothricin AntitubercularINH, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide streptomycinEthambutolDrugs affecting intermediary metabolismCombination of two drugs may be bactericidal, e.g. cotrimoxazoleSulfonamide, Trimethoprim, ethambutolDrugs affecting DNAQuinolones, metronidazoleNitrofurantoin, Novobiocin