Definition

Noun 1. A specific antibiotic drug: Viocin is a proprietary name for the antibiotic viomycin. It is a polypeptide antibiotic used primarily as part of a combination drug regimen to treat tuberculosis, particularly strains resistant to other drugs. It is administered by injection.

Usage

• Viocin is used as a proper noun, referring specifically to the branded medicinal product.
• It is typically used in medical, pharmaceutical, and clinical contexts.
• Example: "The doctor added Viocin to the multi-drug regimen to combat the drug-resistant tuberculosis."

Advanced Usage

• The term is often encountered in historical or specialized medical literature discussing tuberculosis treatment protocols.
• Its use has declined with the development of newer, less toxic antibiotics.

Variants and Related Words

• Viomycin (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the antibiotic compound marketed as Viocin.
• Antibiotic (n): A general class of substances that inhibit bacterial growth or kill bacteria.
• Tuberculostatic (adj/n): Describing a drug or agent that inhibits the growth of the tuberculosis bacterium.

Synonyms

• Viomycin (the generic equivalent)

Notes on Meaning

• Medical/Trademark Meaning: The primary and almost exclusive meaning of "Viocin" is as a trademark for an anti-tuberculosis antibiotic. It does not have common non-medical meanings or uses.

Noun

1. a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis