Table 1.
List of antibiotics used in AST.
| Antibiotics | Class of Antibiotic | Description | Source * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-clavulanate | Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor | 20 µg | Oxoid |
| Ampicillin | Penicillin (Beta-lactam) | 10 µg | Oxoid |
| Cefotaxime | Third Generation Cephalosporin (Beta-lactam) | 30 µg | Oxoid |
| Chloramphenicol | Phenicols | 30 µg | Oxoid |
| Ciprofloxacin | Fluoroquinolone | 5 µg | Oxoid |
| Gentamicin | Aminoglycosides | 10 µg | Oxoid |
| Nalidixic acid | Quinolones | 30 µg | Oxoid |
| Imipenem | Carbapenems | 10 µg | Oxoid |
| Tetracycline | Tetracycline | 30 µg | Oxoid |
| Trimethoprim-Sulphamethoxazole | Folate Pathway Antagonist | 25 µg | Oxoid |
* Source: Oxoid, Basingstoke, UK.