Which of the following is a bactericidal antibiotic?
Ofloxacin
Tetracycline
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
A
Chloramphenicol
B
Erythromycin
C
Ofloxacin
D
Tetracycline
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Bactericidal antibiotics are antibiotics which can kill bacteria and Bacteria-static are which can inhibit the growth of bacteria. Ofloxacin is bactericidal antibiotic. Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone carboxylic acid antibacterial showing bactericidal effects by inhibition of DNA gyrase.
Hence, option A is correct.
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