Third generation cephalosporin that can be given orally is:: (A) Cefixime, (B) Cefpirome, (C) Cefaclor, (D) Cefadroxil
Answer is A. Cefixime It is an orally active third generation cephalosporin highly active against Enterobacteriaceae, H. influenzae and is resistant to many beta-lactamases. ESENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY page no.728