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What is the difference between antibiotic drug and antibacterial drug?
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∙ 14y ago
There is none, they're synonyms.
Actually, this is not true. Antibacterial- is a compound that is effective in killing off most microorganisms. Antiseptic- is a compound that prevents, and/or arrest the cultivation of microorganisms. So, they are in no way synonyms!
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the question isn't between antibiotics and antiseptics. According to my Medicinal Chemistry teacher, Antibiotics are made from a living source like plants and antimicrobials are synthetic and made in the lab.
hope it helps!
Antibiotics are drugs derived from microbes and can suppress and kill other microbe. it is a subset of antibacterial drugs.
Anti-bacterial drugs are drugs that can supress and kill bacteria.
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What do you call a chemical that can kill bacteria wthout harming us?
It is called antibiotic or antibacterial drug.
Where to get some antiseptic antibacterial petroleum jelly?
The closest would be a triple antibiotic in a cream form. You can buy in any drug store.
Is ciprofloxacn for urinary tract infection?
Ciprofloxacin is one of the commonly used drug for the urinary tract infections. The indiscriminate use should not be done. The Pseudomonas infection may be resistant to this antibacterial drug. ( This drug is not antibiotic.)
What is the difference between synthetic or antibiotic drugs?
those aren't different types those are different kinds of medicines synthetics is human made by combining certain chemicals antibiotics are a group of medicines and drugs that target your antibiotic system, EX. a synthetic drug would be phentermine and for antibiotic would be, a vaccine for a disease.
What is Rifadin?
It is an antibacterial drug
What is Rimactane?
It is an antibacterial drug
If you use antibacterial products do you build up a tolerance to antibiotics?
if you are talking about creams, soaps, or antibacterial wash, tolerance is highly unlikely. but with drugs such as antibiotics, tolerance is possible. when undergoing antibiotic therapy, you should comply strictly as to the time, duration and the dosage which the drug should be taken. for example, when placed under a 7 day antibiotic therapy, you should take the drug at the same time and same dosage for exactly 7 days. no more no less.. because taking the drug below the intended dosage and duration may lead to tolerance of the bacteria to the drug and thus require higher dosage.
What does antibacterial really mean?
Antibacterial means: "Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth".
Can you tell the difference between Concetta and Vivian's in a drug test?
Can you tell the difference between Vyvanse and Concerta in a drug test
Is antibacterial an adjective?
Antiseptic is a noun and an adjective. Noun: Alcohol is an antiseptic. Adjective: You should use antiseptic mouthwash.
What is the difference between and antiviral drug and an antibiotic drug?
No. Antivirals work to limit the reproduction of viruses, and antibiotics work to kill bacteria. Antivirals do not kill bacteria, and antibiotics do not kill viruses.
Is loperamide an antibiotic?
Loperamide is not an antibiotic. It is an antimotility drug used in the treatment of diarrhoeas.
