Vancocin (Noun)
Meaning
An antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Vancocin to treat the patient's severe bacterial infection.
- Vancocin is an antibiotic that is often used to treat infections caused by MRSA.
- The nurse administered Vancocin orally to the patient four times a day.
- Vancocin is not effective against viral infections, such as the common cold.
- The patient's infection began to clear up after several days of taking Vancocin.