AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2002

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    Chloramphenicol is an :

    A) analgesic             

    B) antipyretic

    C) antiseptic           

    D) antibiotic

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Chemical substances which are produced by micro-organisms (such as mould and bacteria) and are capable of destroying other micro ' organisms are called antibiotic. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that has prolonged action and no side effects. It is readily observed from gastrointestinal tract and hence can be given orally. It is effective in curing relapsing fever, typhoid, dysentry, whooping   cough, meningitis and certain urinary infection.


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