A patient came to the dentist with complaints of suppurative inflammation of the gums. What drug will be the most effective if the causative agent is suspected to be anaerobic?

Question

Answer options

Nitroxoline
Co-trimoxazole
Gentamicin
Metronidazole
Oxacillin sodium

Correct answer

Metronidazole

Explanation

A patient came to the dentist with complaints of suppurative inflammation of the gums. What drug will be the most effective if the causative agent is suspected to be anaerobic?

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