Viocin

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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

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