Tobramycin (Noun)
Meaning
An antibiotic (trade name Nebcin) that is especially effective against Gram-negative bacteria.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed tobramycin to treat the patient's severe bacterial infection.
- Tobramycin is often used in combination with other antibiotics to treat complex infections.
- The nurse administered tobramycin through an IV to ensure the medication was delivered directly into the bloodstream.
- Tobramycin has been shown to be effective against a wide range of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- The patient was given tobramycin eye drops to treat a bacterial infection in her cornea.