True about aminoglycoside are all except ?
Correct Answer: Are bacteriostatic
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., are bacteriostatic o Aminoglycosides are bactericidal antibiotics. o They are distributed only extracellularly so the volume of distribution is nearly equal to the extracellular fluid volume. o They are not metabolized, they are excreted unchanged in urine. o Aminoglycosides (streptomycin) should be avoided during pregnancy as they are teratogenic.
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