amphotericin

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully administers amphotericin to a petri dish culture.

Definition

Noun: 1. An antibiotic and antifungal agent: A type of medication used to treat serious fungal infections. It is a polyene antibiotic derived from a species of Streptomyces bacteria.

Usage

• Amphotericin is primarily used in a clinical setting, often for severe, systemic fungal infections.
• It is typically administered by a healthcare professional, commonly via intravenous (IV) infusion.
• Due to its potential for serious side effects, its use is carefully monitored.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed amphotericin to treat the patient's invasive aspergillosis.
• Amphotericin B is considered a gold-standard treatment for many life-threatening fungal infections.
• A major concern with amphotericin therapy is its potential to cause kidney damage.

Advanced Usage

• Amphotericin B: The specific, most commonly used form of this drug. The "B" distinguishes it from other, less common forms (like amphotericin A).
• Liposomal amphotericin B: A newer formulation where the drug is encapsulated in liposomes. This formulation is designed to reduce toxicity while maintaining effectiveness.

Variants and Related Words

• Amphotericin B (n): The specific pharmacologically active compound.
• Polyene antibiotic (n): The class of antibiotics to which amphotericin belongs, characterized by their molecular structure with many double bonds.

Synonyms

• Antifungal agent
• Antimycotic (noun)
• Fungicide (in a medical/pharmacological context)

Notes

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly technical, medical term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an antibiotic and antifungal agent