Viomycin (Noun)
Meaning
A basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Viomycin is often used in combination with other medications to treat tuberculosis due to its ability to target certain strains of bacteria.
- The doctor prescribed a regimen of viomycin and other antibiotics to combat the patient's tuberculosis infection.
- Intramuscular injections of viomycin were administered to the patient as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for tuberculosis.
- Viomycin has been shown to be effective in treating tuberculosis when used in conjunction with other medications and therapies.
- The patient was given a course of viomycin and other antibiotics to help manage the symptoms of tuberculosis and prevent further complications.