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Viocin

Viocin

9.9
An antibiotic medicine used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Viocin
  • The doctor prescribed Viocin as part of her tuberculosis treatment regimen.

Examples

  • Some strains of bacteria have developed resistance to Viocin over the years.

  • Patients receiving Viocin are closely monitored for potential side effects.

  • The doctor prescribed Viocin for my tuberculosis treatment.

  • Many patients experience side effects when taking Viocin.

  • The doctor prescribed Viocin to help fight the tuberculosis infection.

  • Patients who are treated with Viocin may need regular check-ups to monitor their progress.

  • In clinical trials, Viocin showed effectiveness against certain bacterial strains in tuberculosis cases.

Synonyms

viomycin
vsViocin
  • Specialized
9.9

An antibiotic often used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis

is the trade name form rather than the scientific chemical name

Surface Forms

Viocin singular
Viocins plural

Etymology

Viocin looks like a brand name made from vio- and -cin, and the -cin part is common in many antibiotic names. A helpful way to remember Viocin is that it is an antibiotic medicine used to fight tuberculosis.