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Which among the following is a large spectrum Antibiotic ?
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- Paracetamol
- Pencillin
- Ampicillin
- Chlormphenicol
Correct Option: C
Ampicillin is the large spectrum antibiotic most commonly used. Ampicillin is a betalactam antibiotic that is part of the amino-penicillin family and is roughly equivalent to its successor, amoxicillin in terms of spectrum and level of activity. It can sometimes result in reactions that range in severity from a rash (in the case of patients that may unwittingly have mononucleosis) to potentially lethal allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. However, as with other penicillin drugs, it is relatively non-toxic and adverse effects of a serious nature are encountered only rarely.