Succedaneum (Noun)
Meaning
(medicine) something that can be used as a substitute (especially any medicine that may be taken in place of another).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Since ranitidine is currently in short supply, famotidine will serve as a succedaneum for acid reflux treatment.
- Researchers tested several drugs to determine if any could act as a succedaneum for penicillin in patients with allergies.
- Because the prescription was for a highly expensive medication, the doctor sought to find a succedaneum at a lower cost for her patient.
- Pharmaceutical companies must perform extensive studies to prove their product is a viable succedaneum for the brand-name counterpart.
- Unfortunately, a direct succedaneum for this discontinued vaccine is not currently available, posing concerns for travelers visiting disease-endemic areas.