Question
Pharmacology Question on Drug therapy
A woman presenting with symptoms of urinary tract infection was prescribed a drug that causes tendon rupture and arthropathy. What is the mechanism of action of the drug?
A
DNA gyrase inhibition
B
Ribosomal inhibition
C
Cell wall synthesis
D
Inhibition of folic acid synthesis
Answer
DNA gyrase inhibition
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : DNA gyrase inhibition