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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