Lincosamides, Oxazolidinones, and Streptogramins

Lincosamides (), oxazolidinones (), and streptogramins (dalfopristin [streptogramin A] and quinupristin [streptogramin B]) are structurally different but are grouped together because they have a similar mode of antibacterial action and similar antibacterial spectra. Macrolides

Mechanisms of Action: Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

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Certain methyl-transferase enzymes can mediate resistance to multiple members of the above classes. The (erm (cfr) gene mediates resistance to chloramphenicol, dalfopristin, clindamycin