Kantrex
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An antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Kantrex
- The doctor prescribed Kantrex for her severe infection.
Examples
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The doctor prescribed Kantrex to combat the hospital-acquired infection.
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Some patients may experience side effects when treated with Kantrex.
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Due to antibiotic resistance, Kantrex is reserved for severe cases.
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Have you ever taken Kantrex before?
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Due to antibiotic resistance, Kantrex is reserved for severe cases.
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Some patients may experience side effects when treated with Kantrex.
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The doctor prescribed Kantrex to combat the hospital-acquired infection.
Synonyms
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A medicine that kills bacteria used for serious infections when other medicines do not work
is the branded trade name for the same antibiotic
Surface Forms
Kantrex main
Etymology
Kantrex comes from the antibiotic name kanamycin, so the brand name tells you it is a medicine that 'fights' bacteria and is used for serious infections.