Consider the following statements 1 It is a narrow spectrum ...........

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Consider the following statements

1. It is a narrow spectrum antibiotic.

2. It is not suitable to all persons.

3. It was the first antibiotic discovered.

4. In India, it is manufactured at Pimpri and Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).

The above statements characterise which of the following substances?

Chloroxylenol and terpineol.

Paracetamol

Chloramphenicol

Penicillin

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Explanation:

Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered (by Alexander Fleming) in 1929. It is a narrow spectrum antibiotic. Ampicillin and amoxicillin are semi-synthetic Modifications of penicillin. Penicillin is not suitable to all persons and some Persons are allergic to it . Consequently, it is essential to test the patients for sensitivity (or allergy) to penicillin, before it is administered. In India, penicillin is manufactured at Pimpri and Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).