Antimicrobial Drugs That Adversely Affect the Red Bone Marrow Are

Question

Antimicrobial drugs that adversely affect the red bone marrow are referred to as
A)hepatotoxic.
B)hemotoxic.
C)neurotoxic.
D)nephrotoxic.

Accepted Answer

Antimicrobial drugs that adversely affect the red bone marrow are referred to as hemotoxic. Hemotoxic antimicrobial drugs can inhibit the production of blood cells, leading to anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Examples of hemotoxic antimicrobial drugs include chloramphenicol and some antiviral drugs.