Question
Chemistry Question on Chemistry in Everyday Life
Aminoglycosides are usually used as :
A
antibiotic
B
analgesic
C
hypnotic
D
antifertility
Answer
antibiotic
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is A:antibiotic
It is used as an antibiotic. They are effective against a wide range of bacteria that include gram positive and gram negative bacteria. They disrupt the bacterial protein synthesis that will lead to the death of the bacteria. They are used for serious bacterial infection, bacterial meningitis, tuberculosis etc.