gentamicin
gentamicin
Noun
Gentamicin is a potent antibiotic typically reserved for severe, systemic infections. In clinical settings, it is characterized by its high efficacy against Gram-negative aerobic bacilli but is associated with significant risks of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, requiring careful dosage monitoring.
As a chemical substance and pharmaceutical agent, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form in standard medical usage; instead, quantities are specified by dosage or concentration (e.g., "a dose of gentamicin").
Meanings
Noungentamicin
An aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
The patient was administered gentamicin to treat the bloodstream infection.
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