How many of the following drugs is/are example(s) of broad spectrum antibiotics?
Ofloxacin, Penicillin G, Terpineol, Salvarsan.
Answer (integer)
1
Solution
Ofloxacin is the only broad-spectrum antibiotic given in the question
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Penicillin - $\mathrm{G}$ is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.
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Salvarsan is mainly active against spirochete, a bacteria that causes syphilis
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Terpineol is an antiseptic.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemistry in Everyday Life · Topic: Drugs and Medicines
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