Question

What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while taking antibiotics?​

Answer 1

Answer:

antibiotics are drugs used for killing bacteria and fungi  

Explanation:

there is broad spectrum and narrow spectrum antibiotics, broad spectrum is used when the invading microorganism is unknown and narrow spectrum is effective against specific kind of microorganism \

there is a disadvantage for the broad spectrum antibiotic (it might kill some beneficial bacteria such as intestinal floras)

in case we did not take the whole dose, resistant bacteria may occur

Answer 2

Answer:

Chemical agents that kill or stop the growth of disease-causing microorganisms are called antibiotics. Antibiotics should be taken only on the advice of a qualified doctor. Also, one must complete the course prescribed by the doctor.