Antibiotics

Question 1

How does clarithromycin work?

Answer 1

It is a macrolide, which acts by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria by binding to ribosomes and interfering with translocation.

Question 2

A definition of MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) of antibiotics?

Answer 2

The lowest concentration of an antimicrobial that will inhibit the visible growth of microorganism after overnight incubation.