About cetrimidesquaternary ammonium compound, a cationic surfactant, antiseptic agent, a detergent ,disinfectant.smechanism of action of cetrimidescetrimide is a cationic surfactant. it destroys or damages the cell membrane by lowering surface tension. it causes microbial protein denaturation and produces antiseptic action.sabout chlorhexidinesa bisbiguanide antimicrobial agent, anti-infective, antiseptic.smechanism of action of chlorhexidinesthis drug has positive charge so it attach to the negative charge cell wall. this destabilizes and destroys the integrity and penetrates bacterial cell membranes. it results precipitation of the cytoplasm and interferes with membrane function by inhibiting oxygen utilization leading to a decrease in cellular atp levels and cell death. in gram-negative bacteria, chlorhexidine affects the outer membrane allowing the release of periplasmic enzymes.
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