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Aminoglycoside antibiotics function though the inhibition of protein synthesis in bacterial cells. Streptomycin is possibly the best-known aminoglycoside, however the family also includes gentamicin, neomycin, kanamycin, and others.
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The amphenicol family of antibiotics includes such drugs as chloramphenicol, florfenicol, and thiamphenicol. Chloramphenicol has been banned for use in food producing animals in many countries, but recent detection of this drug in aquaculture products and various other foods, such as honey, has triggered a global response.
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The beta-lactam drugs are among the most popular and well-recognized groups of antibiotics in use today. Because of their widespread use, beta-lactams are commonly tested for and tightly regulated in food products.
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The macrolide family of antibiotics includes the well-known drugs: erythromycin, pirlimycin, and lincomycin, along with the lesser-known drugs: tylosin, spiramycin, and tilmicosin.
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Novobiocin is an antibiotic produced by various species of Streptomyces bacteria.
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Sulfonamides are commonly used, synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotics.
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Tetracyclines are commonly used broad-spectrum antibiotics. These bacteriostatic compounds inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria.
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Antibiotic Tests 
