Question

Among the following, the incorrect statement about chloramphenicol is:

• A. It is a bacteriostatic drug
• B. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic
• C. It is a bactericidal drug
• D. It is used to treat typhoid

Hint:

Bacteriostatic drugs inhibit bacterial growth, while bactericidal drugs directly kill bacteria. Chloramphenicol is an example of a bacteriostatic drug.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Chloramphenicol is a bacteriostatic drug, meaning it inhibits the growth of bacteria but does not directly kill them. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including typhoid fever.