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Ceftin

Ceftin

7.4
A medicine that kills bacteria to treat infections like ear, throat, lung, and bladder infections
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Ceftin
  • It's important to finish your course of Ceftin, even if you feel better.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Ceftin to treat her sinus infection.

  • Some patients experience nausea as a side effect of Ceftin.

  • The doctor prescribed Ceftin for my ear infection.

  • Have you ever taken Ceftin for a respiratory infection?

  • The doctor prescribed Ceftin to treat her bronchitis.

  • It's crucial to complete the full course of Ceftin to ensure the infection is fully cleared.

  • Many patients take Ceftin to effectively combat bacterial infections.

Synonyms

cefuroxime
vsCeftin
  • Specialized
1 7.2

An antibiotic that treats infections of the lungs, throat, ears, urinary tract, and the lining around the brain

is a trademarked formulation of that antibiotic rather than the general active compound
Zinacef
vsCeftin
  • Specialized
9.0

A brand name for an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

is a different trademarked product of the same antibiotic, not the other brand

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ceftin is a brand name for an antibiotic, a medicine that 'fights bacteria'. The start cef- is a common piece in the names of this group of medicines, so hearing Ceftin helps you know it is used to treat bacterial infections.