Table 3.
Antimicrobials | Lipophilicity | Acido/basic properties | |
---|---|---|---|
β‐Lactams | Low | Acidic | Strong |
Aminoglycosides | Low | Basic | Strong |
Macrolides | Moderate | Basic | Weak |
Fluoroquinolones 1st generation | High | Acidic | Weak |
Fluoroquinolones 2nd/3rd generation | High | Amphoteric | – |
Tetracyclines | Moderate | Amphoteric | – |
Sulfonamides | Moderate | Acidic | Weak |