Piperacillin (Noun)
Meaning
A synthetic type of penicillin antibiotic (trade name Pipracil) used for moderate to severe infections.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed piperacillin to treat the patient's severe urinary tract infection.
- Piperacillin is often used in combination with tazobactam to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
- The nurse administered a dose of piperacillin to the patient through an intravenous line.
- Piperacillin is effective against many types of bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli.
- The patient was given piperacillin as part of a treatment regimen to combat a severe case of sepsis.