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Antimicrobials
Question

Statement I ; Sparingly soluble metal hydroxides are better antacids than sodium bicarbonate.

Statement II ; Penicillin is a narrow spectrum, bacteriostatic antibiotic

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Solution

Excess NaHCO3 makes the stomach alkaline and triggers more amount of acid; Sparingly soluble metal hydroxides maintain a constant pH

Penicillin is a narrow spectrum, bactericidal antibiotic.

 

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