Augmentin (Noun)
Meaning
An antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Augmentin to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
- Augmentin is a commonly used antibiotic to combat a wide range of bacterial infections.
- The pharmacist recommended taking Augmentin with food to minimize stomach upset.
- Augmentin is often prescribed in combination with other medications to treat severe infections.
- The patient was instructed to complete the full course of Augmentin to ensure the infection was fully cleared.