The drug which has an antabusive effect when alcohol is ingested is______________?
Correct answer: C. Metronidazole
- A. Penicillin G
- B. Clindamycin
- C. Metronidazole
- D. Doxycycline
Explanation
Metronidazole can produce a disulfiram-like antabuse reaction with alcohol, causing flushing, nausea, vomiting and hypotension. The other listed antibiotics do not characteristically cause this interaction.
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