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Declomycin

Declomycin

9.7
A brand name for an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛkləˌmaɪsɪn/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Declomycin to combat the stubborn bacterial infection.

Examples

  • Patients treated with Declomycin should follow the dosage instructions carefully to avoid resistance.

  • Because of its effectiveness, Declomycin is sometimes chosen for infections unresponsive to other antibiotics.

  • The doctor prescribed Declomycin for her infection.

  • I have some Declomycins left from my last treatment.

  • The doctor prescribed Declomycin as an effective treatment for the severe rickettsial infection.

  • During her treatment, she noticed that Declomycin significantly improved her condition.

  • For resistant bacterial infections, healthcare providers may recommend Declomycin due to its proven efficacy.

Synonyms

demeclocycline hydrochloride
vsDeclomycin
  • Specialized
9.1

A medicine that kills bacteria to treat infections

is the trademarked brand name for the same chemical antibiotic

Surface Forms

Declomycin singular
Declomycins plural

Etymology

Declomycin is a brand name for the drug demeclocycline. Its ending -mycin appears in many antibiotic names, so it is a helpful clue that this is a 'medicine that fights bacteria'.