Question
Download Solution PDFEffective drug for TB is
This question was previously asked in
TNPSC Group 4 Official Paper 2011 (Held on: 07 Aug 2011)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2 : Penicillin
Free Tests
View all Free tests >
TNPSC Group 2 CT : General Tamil (Mock Test பயிற்சித் தேர்வு)
28.7 K Users
10 Questions
10 Marks
7 Mins
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Penicillin.
Key Points
- Penicillin is an antibiotic that has been historically effective in treating a variety of bacterial infections.
- It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, which eventually leads to cell lysis and death.
- Penicillin is not commonly used for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) because Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria responsible for TB, is inherently resistant to it.
- TB is typically treated with a combination of antibiotics, including isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide, rather than Penicillin.
- Penicillin is more commonly used for infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, such as streptococcal and staphylococcal infections.
Additional Information
- Azidothymidine (AZT) is an antiretroviral medication used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, not TB.
- Effective treatment for TB typically requires a prolonged course of multiple antibiotics to ensure all bacteria are eradicated and to prevent the development of drug-resistant strains.
- Regular monitoring and adherence to the prescribed treatment regimen are crucial for the successful treatment of TB and to prevent relapse or the spread of the disease.
Last updated on Jul 2, 2025
-> The TNPSC Group 4 Hall Ticket 2025 has been released.
-> The Tamil Nadu Public Services Commission conducts the TNPSC Group 4 exam annually to recruit qualified individuals for various positions.
-> The selected candidates will get a salary range between INR 16,600 - INR 75,900.
-> Candidates must attempt the TNPSC Group 4 mock tests to analyze their performance.