Not true about piperacilline is_______________?
Correct answer: B. Inhibits Beta-lactamase
- A. Active against pseudomonas aeruginose
- B. Inhibits Beta-lactamase
- C. It is a ureido penicillin
- D. Given parenterally
Explanation
Piperacillin is a ureidopenicillin active against organisms such as Pseudomonas and is administered parenterally. It does not itself inhibit beta-lactamase; that protection is provided when it is combined with tazobactam.
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