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Concerning streptogramins, which one of the following statements is FALSE?

A
They are active against methicillin-resistant staphylococci
B
They may cause a syndrome of ahralgia and myalgia
C
They induce formation of hepatic drug metabolizing enzymes
D
They are used in the management of infections caused by vancomycin-resistant enterococci
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: Katzung 10/e p753) Streptogramins like quinpristin and dalfopristin possess microsomal enzyme inhibitory propey (NOT inducing). These are effective against MRSA and VRE infections.
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