The actions of streptomycin and amikacin:
A) are considered first-line agents for tuberculosis.
B) are ineffective for the bactericidal phase.
C) interfere with protein synthesis.
D) are best mediated by the oral route.

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Streptomycin and amikacin both interfere with bacterial protein synthesis, making them effective antibiotics against a variety of bacterial infections. They are often used as second-line agents for tuberculosis, after initial treatment with first-line agents such as isoniazid and rifampin. These antibiotics are most often given via injection, rather than orally. They are effective in both the bactericidal and bacteriostatic phases of bacterial growth.

The Actions of Streptomycin and Amikacin