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Paper II — 2017 February (2010 Scheme) — Q10

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Paper II
2017 February (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Specify the important spectrum of ciprofloxacin.

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Answer

Ciprofloxacin has a broad spectrum, especially potent against aerobic Gram-negative organisms (E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella, Shigella, Neisseria), with moderate activity against some Gram-positive organisms, but poor activity against anaerobes and streptococci/pneumococci.

  1. 1Beta Lactam Antibiotics

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