*Types of antibiotics* 1. *Beta-Lactams*: - Penicillins (e.g., amoxicillin, penicillin V) - Cephalosporins (e.g., ceftriaxone, cephalexin) - Monobactams (e.g., aztreonam) - Carbapenems (e.g., imipenem, meropenem) 2. *Macrolides*: - Erythromycin - Azithromycin - Clarithromycin 3. *Aminoglycosides*: - Gentamicin - Tobramycin - Amikacin 4. *Fluoroquinolones*: - Ciprofloxacin - Levofloxacin - Moxifloxacin 5. *Tetracyclines*: - Tetracycline - Doxycycline - Minocycline 6. *Sulfonamides*: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) 7. *Glycopeptides*: - Vancomycin - Teicoplanin 8. *Lincosamides*: - Clindamycin 9. *Oxazolidinones*: - Linezolid 10. *Streptogramins*: - Quinupristin-dalfopristin Each type has a unique mechanism of action, spectrum of activity, and side effect profile. This classification helps healthcare professionals choose the most effective antibiotic for a specific infection. *BAMSHELPDESKFOUNDATION