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Will bacteriostatic water used for injections show up on a alcohol drug test?
No.
Is vancomycin is bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
Bacteriostatic
Is streptomycin bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
it is bactericidal b/c it binds 30s ribosomal subunit &inhibit protein synthesis
What is bacteriostatic water?
water having bacteriostatic agent is bacteriostatic water. e.g. benzylalcohol
Where can one find more information about bacteriostatic water?
Bacteriostatic water is used in injections and is basically sterile water with the addition of a small amount of benzyl alcohol to prevent the growth of bacteria. More detailed information can be found on medical websites such as gpsmedsupplies.
What is bacteriostatic?
Bacteriostatic means it inhibits the growth of bacteria, but isn't necessarily sterile.
What methods of action would be bacteriostatic?
inhibition of RNA synthesis is one method of action that is bacteriostatic.
How could the procedures in this experiment be altered to measure bacteriostatic effects?
A bacteriostatic test chemical could be used.
What are the disadvantages of the bacteriostatic method?
Bacteriostatic method can only inhibit the growth of microorganism but doesnt completely kill them.
How could the procedures used in this experiment be altered to measure bacteriostatic effects?
A bacteriostatic test chemical could be used.
Agent that slows or stops the growth of bacteria?
Antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Is hexachlorophene still available?
I dont believe so but heres some information on it Hexachlorophene, a detergent cleanser, is an antibacterial sudsing emulsion for topical administration. It is a bacteriostatic cleansing agent. It cleanses the skin thoroughly and has bacteriostatic action against staphylococci and other gram-positive bacteria. Cumulative antibacterial action develops with repeated use. Cleansing with alcohol or soaps containing alcohol removes the antibacterial residue. For use as a surgical scrub and a bacteriostatic skin cleanser. It may also be used to control an outbreak of gram-positive infection where other infection control procedures have been unsuccessful.
