Question

Define Broad-spectrum antibiotics with a suitable example?

Define Limited spectrum antibiotics

Answer 1

The antibiotics which are effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria are known as broad spectrum antibiotics.
Examples: Chloramphenicol, ampicillin, amoxicillin

Answer 2

Limited spectrum antibiotics: Antibiotics which are effective against a single organism or disease are called limited-spectrum antibiotics