KROK 1 2008 – Question 115 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A 7 year old child is ill with bronchitis. It is necessary to administer him an antibacterial drug. What drug of fluoroquinolone group is CONTRAINDICATED at this age?
- A. Ampicillin
- B. Amoxicillin
- C. Sulfadimethoxine
- D. Ampiox
- E. Ciprofloxacin
Hint
Consider the well-known effect of this antibacterial class on the cartilage of growing joints in children, and identify which listed drug is a member of it.
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