Definition

Noun An antibiotic medication belonging to the aminoglycoside class. It is especially effective in treating infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

Usage

"Tobramycin" is used as a non-proprietary (generic) name for a specific antibiotic drug. It is primarily administered in clinical settings, such as hospitals, for serious infections. * The doctor prescribed tobramycin to treat the patient's severe Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. * Tobramycin is often used in inhaled form for patients with cystic fibrosis.

Advanced Usage

• Gram-negative bacteria: This term refers to a major category of bacteria that have a particular cell wall structure. Tobramycin's effectiveness against these types of bacteria is a key characteristic.
  • The lab results confirmed the presence of a Gram-negative bacillus, making tobramycin a suitable treatment option.

Variants and Related Words

• Nebcin: A trade name (brand name) for tobramycin.
  • The patient received a dose of Nebcin.
• Aminoglycoside: The class of antibiotics to which tobramycin belongs. Other examples include gentamicin and amikacin.
  • Due to potential side effects, monitoring is required for all aminoglycoside antibiotics like tobramycin.

Synonyms

• Antibiotic: A general term for a substance that inhibits or destroys microorganisms.
  • Several antibiotics were tested, and tobramycin was found to be the most effective.

Related Terms and Phrases

• Ototoxicity: Potential side effect of tobramycin involving damage to the ear and hearing.
  • Patients on long-term tobramycin therapy are monitored for signs of ototoxicity.
• Nephrotoxicity: Potential side effect of tobramycin involving damage to the kidneys.
  • Dosage of tobramycin must be adjusted in patients with renal impairment to avoid nephrotoxicity.

Noun

1. an antibiotic (trade name Nebcin) that is especially effective against Gram-negative bacteria