Roxithromycin is______________?

Correct answer: A. A long acting macrolide

  • A. A long acting macrolide
  • B. Short action quinolone
  • C. Short acting macrolide
  • D. Long acting polypeptide

Explanation

Roxithromycin is a semisynthetic, long-acting macrolide related to erythromycin. Its longer duration permits less frequent dosing than short-acting macrolides.

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