Here is a list of various macrolide antibiotics. 1. Erythromycin: (i) This macrolide antibiotic was isolated from Streptomyces erythreus, a soil- born organism in 1952. (ii) It consists of two sugars, desosamine and cladinose, which are attached to erythronolide, a macro cyclic lactone. (iii) It is slightly water soluble. (iv) The antibiotic remains more active, […]
List of Macrolide Antibiotics | Chemotherapy | Animals
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Top 15 Antibacterials | Animals | Pharmacology
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Here is a list of top fifteen antibacterials. 1. Ionophores: These polyether antibiotics are fermentation products of Streptomyces species. Monensin, salinomycin, narasin and lasalocid are the commonly used substances in this group. Maduramycin and semduracin are the newer ionophore antibiotics. Monensin: This antibiotic alters the cell permeability. It is obtained from Streptomyces cinnamonensis. By complexing […]
List of Antifungal Agents | Animals | Pharmacology
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Here is a list of various antifungal agents. Topical Agents: Benzoic Acid and Salicylic Acid: Benzoic acid is used as a preservative in foodstuff because of its bacteriostatic and fungi static properties. Benzoic acid (6%) is combined with salicylic acid (3%) to make Whitfield’s ointment (Compound ointment of Benzoic acid) for use in ringworm infection […]
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