Antibiotic Drugs

Question 1

In a class of medications called penicillins. It works by killing bacteria.

Answer 1

Ampicillin

Question 2

It is used to treat bacterial infections such tooth abscesses and chest infections (including pneumonia).

Answer 2

Amoxicillin

Question 3

It functions by killing bacteria or stopping their growth. However, this medication won’t help with the flu, the common cold, or other viral infections.

Answer 3

Cefazolin

Question 4

Is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.

Answer 4

Cephalexin

Question 5

It is used to treat serious infections, or infections when other anitbiotics have not worked.

Answer 5

Ciprofloxacin

Question 6

Used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs.

Answer 6

Clindamycin

Question 7

An antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.

Answer 7

Metronidazole

Question 8

Used to treat certain serious infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood, abdomen (stomach area), lungs, skin, bones, joints, and urinary tract.

Answer 8

Amikacin

Question 9

It works to treat infections by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It works to treat acne by killing the bacteria that infects pores and decreasing a certain natural oily substance that causes acne.

Answer 9

Doxycycline

Question 10

Belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Answer 10

Levofloxacin