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Pharmacology Anti Microbial c3e3e989

Which of the following is bacteriostatic?

A
Isoniazid
B
Rifampicin
C
Ethambutol
D
Pyrazinamide
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C. EthambutolEthambutol is only first line antitubercular agent which is bacteriostatic. Rest all are bacteriocidal. Pyrazinamide is only drug which act on only intracellular bacteria. Rifampicin have the sterilizing effect. Isoniazid is given for prophylaxis of TB.

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