Ionophores
- Antibacterial Agents
- β-Lactam Antibiotics
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins and Cephamycins
- Aminoglycosides
- Quinolones, including Fluoroquinolones
- Sulfonamides and Sulfonamide Combinations
- Tetracyclines
- Phenicols
- Macrolides
- Streptogramins
- Lincosamides
- Polymyxins
- Bacitracins
- Glycopeptides
- Fosfomycin
- Novobiocin Sodium
- Tiamulin Fumarate
- Ionophores
- Rifamycins
- Nitrofurans
- Nitroimidazoles
- Hydroxyquinolines
Ionophores are lipid-soluble molecules that transport ions across lipid cell membranes. The subsequent disruption of cell membrane permeability results in antibacterial effects. Monensin is an ionophore antibiotic derived from Streptomyces that forms complexes with monovalent cations, including sodium and potassium. The complexes are transported in a nonpolar manner across the bacterial cell membrane. As such, it acts as an Na+/H+ antiporter. Monensin blocks intracellular protein transport, resulting in antibacterial and antimalarial effects. Monensin is used extensively in the beef and dairy industries in feed to prevent coccidiosis and improve feed efficiency. Monensin also increases the production of propionic acid and thus prevents bloat.
- Antibacterial Agents
- β-Lactam Antibiotics
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins and Cephamycins
- Aminoglycosides
- Quinolones, including Fluoroquinolones
- Sulfonamides and Sulfonamide Combinations
- Tetracyclines
- Phenicols
- Macrolides
- Streptogramins
- Lincosamides
- Polymyxins
- Bacitracins
- Glycopeptides
- Fosfomycin
- Novobiocin Sodium
- Tiamulin Fumarate
- Ionophores
- Rifamycins
- Nitrofurans
- Nitroimidazoles
- Hydroxyquinolines
Also of Interest
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Dogs and cats with left-side congestive heart failure (CHF) can develop respiratory distress due to pulmonary edema. Which of the following intravenous diuretics is the most appropriate treatment for life-threatening pulmonary edema caused by CHF?