Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antibiotic drug: Kanamycin is a type of antibiotic medication. It is used in medicine to treat serious bacterial infections.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed kanamycin for the resistant infection.
  • Kanamycin is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: Kanamycin is classified as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is typically reserved for severe infections due to potential side effects.
  • Due to its ototoxicity, kanamycin use requires careful monitoring of kidney function and hearing.

Variants and Related Words

• Kanamycin sulfate (n): The common sulfate salt form of the drug used in pharmaceutical preparations.
  • The vial contains kanamycin sulfate for injection.

Synonyms

• Antibiotic: A substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
• Aminoglycoside: The class of antibiotics to which kanamycin belongs.

Notes

• Trade Name: Kanamycin is also known by the trade name Kantrex. This is a brand name for the same drug.
  • Kantrex (kanamycin) is indicated for short-term therapy.

Noun

1. antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections