Gentamicin (Noun)
Meaning
An antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed gentamicin to treat the patient's severe urinary tract infection.
- Gentamicin is typically administered intravenously or intramuscularly to effectively combat bacterial infections.
- In veterinary medicine, gentamicin is often used to treat bacterial infections in animals, particularly those affecting the urinary tract.
- The antimicrobial properties of gentamicin have been utilized to develop eye and ear drops for treating local infections.
- Due to its potential toxicity, gentamicin use is carefully monitored to avoid adverse effects on kidney function.