Paper II — 2021 May (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q18

Paper II

2021 May (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)

Question

Antipseudomonal cephalosporins

Q180.3 marksShort Answers★✓

Answer

• Ceftazidime
• Cefepime

Related Concepts

1. 1Beta Lactam Antibiotics

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