Discussion Forum : Chemistry In Everyday Life
Question -


Chloramphenicol is:

Options:
A .   antiseptic and disinfectant
B .   antibiotic broad spectrum
C .   antifertility drug
D .   antihistaminic
Answer: Option B
:
B
Chloramphenicol, isolated in 1947, is a broad spectrum antibiotic. It is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and hence can be given orally in case of typhoid, dysentery, acute fever, certain form of urinary infections, meningitis and pneumonia.

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