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QJ01FG<br />

Streptogramins<br />

The streptogramin components dalfopristin/quinupristin are semisynthetic derivates<br />

of pristinamycin. The two components have synergistic antibacterial effect and are<br />

always used together. Quinupristin/dalfopristin are therefore classified at the<br />

ATCvet plain level QJ01FG02.<br />

QJ01G<br />

AMINOGLYCOSIDE ANTIBACTERIALS<br />

Aminoglycoside antibacterials which disturb the bacterial protein synthesis through<br />

binding to the 30-S part of the ribosomes, are classified in this group.<br />

QJ01GA<br />

QJ01GB<br />

Streptomycins<br />

Other aminoglycosides<br />

QJ01M<br />

QUINOLONE AND QUINOXALINE ANTIBACTERIALS<br />

Quinolone antibacterials, which inhibit the bacterial DNA-gyrase, should be<br />

classified in this group.<br />

QJ01MA<br />

Fluoroquinolones<br />

A fluoroquinolone is a quinolone with a fluorine atom at position 6. (Reference:<br />

“Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases” by Mandell, Douglas and Benett,<br />

sixth edition, 2005<br />

QJ01MB<br />

QJ01MQ<br />

Other quinolones<br />

Quinoxalines<br />

This group does not appear in the ATC human system.<br />

QJ01R<br />

QJ01RA<br />

COMBINATIONS OF ANTIBACTERIALS<br />

Combinations of antibacterials<br />

Combinations of two or more antibacterials for systemic use from different ATCvet<br />

3rd level groups are classified in this group.<br />

Combinations of urinary antiseptics and antiinfectives are classified here.<br />

QJ01RV<br />

Combinations of antibacterials and other substances<br />

This group does not appear in the ATC human system.<br />

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