Chapter 12, Problem 11TF

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The categories of drugs that are most selectively toxic and also give the reasons.

Concept introduction:

Antimicrobial agents differ in their mode of action, including inhibition of cell wall, inhibition of protein and nucleic acid synthesis, and inhibition of essential metabolite synthesis. They are used in the treatment of helminthic, protozoan, fungal, and viral diseases. They are grouped as anthelminthic, antiprotozoal, antifungal, and antiviral drugs.