True about aminoglycoside are all except ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., are bacteriostatic o Aminoglycosides are bactericidal antibiotics. o They are distributed only extracellularly so the volume of distribution is nearly equal to the extracellular fluid volume. o They are not metabolized, they are excreted unchanged in urine. o Aminoglycosides (streptomycin) should be avoided during pregnancy as they are teratogenic.
Are bacteriostatic
Distributed only extracellularly
Excreted unchanged in urine
Teratogenic