Amikacin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæm.ɪˈkeɪ.sn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amikacin is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from kanamycin and is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its sulfate C₂₂H₄₃N₅O₁₃·2 H₂SO₄ to treat serious bacterial infections.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from kanamycin and is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its sulfate C₂₂H₄₃N₅O₁₃·2 H₂SO₄ to treat serious bacterial infections.
Example Sentences
XDR-TB is defined as tuberculosis that is resistant to the two most important antituberculosis drugs (isoniazid and rifampin), along with […] a member of the fluoroquinolone class and at least one of three others (capreomycin, kanamycin and amikacin).
Word Forms
- amikacins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kanamycin, kanamycine, canamycin, sisomicin, bekanamycin, gentamicin.
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