Principen (Noun)
Meaning
Semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Principen to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
- Principen is a type of antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria.
- The pharmacist dispensed Principen in capsule form to the patient.
- Principen is often used to treat respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia.
- The patient was allergic to penicillin, so the doctor chose an alternative to Principen.