The Interesting Antibacterial Agents

Abstract

At present, drug resistance has been developed among the microorganism. The effective antimicrobial agents such as Quinupristin/dalfopristin, Linezolid, Daptomycin, Tigecycline, Retapamulin and Quinolone group such as Moxifloxacin and Gatifloxacin are being produced to treat multidrug-resistant gram-positive infections. This is because treatment options are limited. It is therefore necessary to find antimicrobial agents with a new mechanism of action as an alternative treatment of the diseases such as Oritavancin and Dalbavancin. This article will focus on these drugs to treat skin infections, including mode of action, clinical indication, dosage regimens and contraindication. It is essential for the physicians to be aware of using these antibiotics and their indications, dosing and side-effect profiles.

Keywords: Quinupristin/dalfopristin, Linezolid, Daptomycin, Tigecycline, Retapamulin, Oritavancin, Dalbavancin, Moxifloxacin, Gatifloxacin,