Which one of the following is a bacteriostatic drug?

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Which one of the following is a bacteriostatic drug? (A) Aminoglycosides (B) Penicillin-G (C) Ofloxacin (D) Ampicillin

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Bacteriostatic is defined as capable of inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria. Different from bactericidal (capable of killing bacteria). Example- Tetracycline.

Q. Which one of the following is a bacteriostatic drug?

Aminoglycosides

Penicillin-G

Ofloxacin

Ampicillin

Tetracycline

Bacteriostatic is defined as capable of inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria. Different from bactericidal (capable of killing bacteria). Example- Tetracycline.