Which of the following is a bactericidal drug for Mycobacterium leprae?
Ans. (A) Ofloxacin(Ref: KDT 7th/e p782)Ofloxacin, pefloxacin, moxifloxacin and sparfloxacin are fluoroquinolones effective against leprosy and fluoroquinolone are bactericidal drugs.
Ofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin
Amoxicillin
Erythromycin
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