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What is a broad spectrum antibiotic ? Name one such antibiotic.

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A broad spectrum antibiotic is one which can inhibit the growth of both gram +ve, and gram -ve bacteria. e.g. tetracyclines, Phenicols, Fluoroquinolones, chloramphenicol, etc. Third generation and fourth generation antibiotic cephalosporin.
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