Question
Give the structure of one broad spectrum antibiotic. Mention two diseases for which this antibiotic can be used.
Solution
The full range of micro-organisms attacked by an antibiotic is called its spectrum. Tetracycline, chloramphenicol are broad spectrum antibiotics. Structure of chloramphenicol.
It can be used for curing:
(i) Typhoid
(ii) Dysentery
(iii) Acute fever
(iv) Certain forms of urinary infections
(v) Pneumonia
(vi) Meningitis.
