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Principen

Principen

8.7
A medicine called ampicillin that kills bacteria to treat infections
  • noun
  • /ˈprɪn.sɪ.pən/
  • Specialized
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  • You should complete the full course of Principen even if your symptoms improve.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Principen to treat her bacterial infection.

  • Some patients experience allergic reactions to Principen just as with other penicillins.

  • The doctor prescribed Principen for my infection.

  • Have you ever taken Principen for strep throat?

  • The doctor prescribed Principen to treat her bacterial infection.

  • You should complete the full course of Principen even if your symptoms improve.

  • Some patients experience allergic reactions to Principen just as with other penicillins.

Synonyms

ampicillin
vsPrincipen
  • Specialized
3 3.7

A medicine that kills many kinds of bacteria

is a trade name form of this drug rather than the generic term
Polycillin
vsPrincipen
  • Specialized
6.3

A brand name for the medicine ampicillin that treats bacterial infections

is another trade name for the same penicillin drug
SK-Ampicillin
vsPrincipen
  • Specialized
4.9

A brand name for ampicillin, a medicine that treats infections caused by bacteria

is an alternative brand for that same penicillin drug

Surface Forms

Principen singular
Principens plural

Etymology

Principen is a brand name made from parts you know: prin- (like principal, meaning 'main') and pen (from penicillin). A helpful way to remember it is that Principen is an antibiotic — the 'main' penicillin used to fight bacterial infection.