Question
Which of the following drugs is not used in typhoid fever?
| A. | Amikacin |
| B. |
Ciprofloxacin |
| C. |
Cefixime |
| D. |
Azithromycin |
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Correct Answer � A Explanation |
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Ans: A. Amikacin
Ref: Sharma & Sharma’s Principles of Pharmacologt, 3d ed., pg. 74t-749 and htrys://www.uplodate.com/contents/treatment-and-prevention-of-enteric-typhoid-und-paratyphoid-fever#HS
- Amikacin is a commonly used aminoglycoside.
- Antimicrobial spectrum of aminoglycosides does not include salmonella.
- It is used in gentamycin and tobramycin resistant infections.
- It is used for organisms like Pseudomonas, Proteus, and Serratia. It is also effective in MDR-TB.