Antimicrobial drugs are the chemical agents which either kill or reduce the growth of specific microorganisms in human body.
Antimicrobials are divided
1. According to Type of action of the Drug
classification of antimicrobials according to the type of action of the drug
2. According to Spectrum of activity of the drug
classification of antimicrobials according to the spectrum of activity of the drug
3. According to the mechanism of action of the drug.
classification of antimicrobials according to the mechanism of action of the drug (figure 1/3)
classification of antimicrobials according to the mechanism of action of the drug (Figure 2/3)
classification of antimicrobials according to the mechanism of action of the drug (Figure 3/3)