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Vancomycin (Noun)

Meaning

An antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed vancomycin for the treatment of the patient's severe bacterial infection.
  • The physician decided to switch from penicillin to vancomycin due to the bacterium's resistance.
  • Patients who are allergic to penicillin are often given vancomycin as an effective alternative antibiotic.
  • The patient's hospital stay was extended due to the time required to administer multiple doses of intravenous vancomycin.
  • Clinical test results indicated that vancomycin is particularly effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.

Synonyms

  • Vancocin

Hypernyms

  • Antibiotic Drug
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