A patient presented with the complains of abdominal pain, vomitingand fatty stools. On fuher questioning, the patient told that he was taking a drug since past few days. A diagnosis of Biliary sludge syndrome was made. Which of the following is the most likely drug involved?
Correct Answer: Ceftriaxone
Description: Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside and is excreted renal route. BILE secreted anti-microbial agents CEF in - Cefoperazone, Ceftriaxone R - Rifampicin E - Erythromycin N - Nafcillin A - Ampicillin L - Lincosamides (Clindamycin) DISEASE - Doxycycline ceftriaxonecan precipitate with calcium, like what occurs with bilirubin, and soceftriaxone-associatedbiliary sludgeis mainly composed of a calcium-ceftriaxonecomplex.
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