Mechanism of action of vancomycin is:: (A) Cell wall synthesis inhibition, (B) Protein synthesis inhibition, (C) Increase in membrane permeability, (D) Inhibition of folic acid metabolism
Answer is A. Vancomycin is a transglycosylase inhibitor, used in treatment of MRSA. Other cell wall inhibitors include:Fosphomycin , beta lactams, bacitracin, cycloserin, vancomycin.