Important Characteristics of Antimicrobic Drugs Include

Question

Important characteristics of antimicrobic drugs include
A)readily delivered to the site of infection.
B)high toxicity against microbial cells.
C)do not cause serious side effects in humans.
D)remains active in body tissues and fluids.
E)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed characteristics are important for antimicrobic drugs. They must be able to reach the site of infection, have high toxicity against microbial cells but not cause serious side effects in humans, and remain active in body tissues and fluids to be effective.