Table 4.
Synergism of green tea with antimicrobial agents.
Antimicrobial Action | Drug Synergism |
---|---|
Inhibit Cell Wall Synthesis | ampicillin |
ampicillin/sulbactam | |
amoxicillin | |
aztreonam | |
cefalotin | |
cefepime | |
cefotaxime | |
ceftazidime | |
imipenem | |
meropenem | |
oxacillin | |
penicillin | |
piperacillin | |
| |
Inhibit Protein Synthesis | amikacin |
azithromycin | |
chloramphenicol | |
doxycycline | |
erythromycin | |
gentamicin | |
tetracycline | |
tobramycin | |
| |
Inhibit Nucleic Acid Synthesis | ciprofloxacin |
levofloxacin | |
metronidazole | |
nalidixic acid |