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Pharmacology Anti Microbial 63505772

Which of the following is antipseudomonal penicillin -

A
Cephalexin
B
Cloxacillin
C
Piperacillin
D
Dicloxacillin
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Piperacillin Drugs acting against Pseudomonas.o Penicillins - Piperacillin, Carbenicillin, Ticarcillin, Mezlocillin,o Cephalosporins - Ceftazidime, Cefoperazone, Cefepime.o Carbapenems - Imipenem, meropenemo Monobactams - Aztreonam.o Aminoglycosides - Tobramycin, Gentamycin, Amikacin,o Fluroquinolones - Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Norfloxacin.,o Other - Polymixin B, Colistin.o For most of the infection of pseudomonas, treatment of choice is the combination of an antipseudomonal b-lactam and an aminoglycoside.

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