cefobid

Thân thiện

A doctor prepares a dose of cefobid for a patient.

Definition

Noun 1. A specific antibiotic drug: "Cefobid" is a proprietary name (trademark) for the antibiotic drug cefoperazone. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is administered by injection (parenterally) for the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Cefobid for the patient's severe intra-abdominal infection.
  • Cefobid is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria.
  • Due to its potency, Cefobid is reserved for use in hospitals.

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun/trademark: The word is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the specific branded medication. It is typically capitalized in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.
  • The hospital's formulary includes Cefobid.

Variants and Related Words

• Cefoperazone (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the antibiotic compound marketed as Cefobid.
  • Cefoperazone, sold under the brand name Cefobid, is a third-generation cephalosporin.
• Cephalosporin (n): The broader class of beta-lactam antibiotics to which this drug belongs.
  • As a cephalosporin, Cefobid works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Synonyms

• Cefoperazone: The direct generic equivalent.
• Parenteral cephalosporin: A descriptive term for its drug class and method of administration.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, highly specific meaning in the domain of medicine and pharmacology. It does not have common idiomatic uses or phrasal verbs associated with it. Its usage is technical and confined to professional healthcare settings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Cefobid) used for severe infections

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cefoperazone
• Cefobid