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List two major classes of antibiotics with an example of each class.


The antibiotics can be either bactericidal or bacteriostatic.

Bactericidal

Bacteriostatic

1. An antibiotic which kills the micro-organism in the body.

1. An antibiotic which inhibit or control the growth of micro-organism.

2. Example: Penicillin, Of loxacin.

2. Example: Erythromycin, Tetracy-cline, Chloramphenicol.

 
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A drug that has sedatative effect is called a _________.

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Explain the considerations in drug designing. 

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Describe the following with suitable examples:
(i) Preservative                  
(ii) Artificial sweeteners
(iii) Antioxidants                
(iv) Edible colours.

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(i) Tranquilizers.
(ii) Antifertility drugs.
(iii) Antihistamines.

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_____________ is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

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