Polycillin (Noun)
Meaning
Semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Doctors often prescribe polycillin to patients who have infections that are resistant to other types of penicillin.
- Polycillin is an effective treatment for bacterial infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.
- The development of polycillin marked a significant milestone in the fight against bacterial infections.
- Polycillin is often administered via injection, particularly in severe cases of infection.
- Polycillin is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections, as well as infections of the skin and respiratory system.