Question

Match the name of the drugs to the correct description

1. quinine   

2. clotrimazole

3. ciprofloxacin

4. tetracycline

5. polymyxin B

Descriptions

a. broad spectrum antibiotics

b. may be used for treating athletes

c. drug found in tonic water

d. an antibiotic that may stain

e. binds to LPS effective against

Answer 1

1. Quinine- drug found in tonic water to treat nighttime leg cramps associated with circulatory or nervous system problems.

2. Clotrimazole- may be used for treating athletes skin infections such as joke itch, ringworm, and candidiasis.

3. Ciprofloxacin- is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the fluoroquinolone class.

4. Tetracyclin- an antibiotic that may stain which causes permanent staining of teeth if used in children less than the age of 8.

5. Polymyxin B- binds to LPS effective against biological effects of Gram negative bacteria.