One of the below mentioned penicillin is NOT given orally______________?
Correct answer: B. Carbenicillin
- A. Amoxicillin
- B. Carbenicillin
- C. Cloxacillin
- D. Phenoxymethy penicillin
Explanation
Carbenicillin has poor and unreliable oral absorption, so it is administered parenterally. Amoxicillin, cloxacillin and phenoxymethylpenicillin are available for oral use.
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