KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 79 · KROK (Dentistry)
A 30-year-old patient with pneumonia has been administered a 3-day course of an antibiotic from the group of azalides that has bactericidal effect, prolonged action, the ability to bind to phagocytic cells and accumulate in the infection foci. What drug has been administered?
- A. Ciprofloxacin
- B. Azithromycin
- C. Erythromycin
- D. Isoniazid
- E. Benzylpenicillin sodium salt
Hint
Recall which macrolide subgroup has a nitrogen in its lactone ring and is famous for a very long half-life allowing 3–5-day courses.
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