Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good antibiotic?

• A. No side effect for host
• B. Destroy microflora of alimentary canal of host
• C. Broad spectrum antibiotics
• D. Immediate reaction

Answer 1

The correct option is B Destroy microflora of alimentary canal of host

Some ideal characteristics of antibiotics are that it is soluble in bodily fluids, has selective toxicity, toxicity not easily altered, is non-allergenic, stability, resistance not easily acquired, long shelf life, reasonable cost, able to penetrate host cells, no effect on host defenses, broad spectrum, little/no side effects, does not destroy normal flora present in the host.