Cephalothin (Noun)
Meaning
A semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Cephalothin is a semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin that is used to treat bacterial infections.
- The doctor prescribed cephalothin to treat the patient's severe case of pneumonia.
- Cephalothin is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- The pharmacokinetics of cephalothin were studied in a group of healthy volunteers.
- Cephalothin is often used in combination with other antibiotics to treat complex infections.