Definition

Noun: - A specific antibiotic drug belonging to the cephalosporin class. It is used to treat bacterial infections in various parts of the body, such as the lungs, throat, ears, urinary tract, and the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can be administered through injection or taken orally.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Zinacef for the patient's severe ear infection.
  • Zinacef is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: In clinical settings, "Zinacef" is often discussed in terms of its dosage, spectrum of activity, and comparison to other antibiotics.
  • The standard pediatric dose of Zinacef is 125mg twice daily for otitis media.

Variants and Related Words

• Ceftin: A trade name for the oral tablet form of the same drug (cefuroxime axetil).
• Cefuroxime: The generic, non-proprietary drug name for Zinacef.
• Cephalosporin: The broader class of antibiotics to which this drug belongs.

Synonyms

• Cefuroxime (generic name)
• Ceftin (trade name for oral form)

Related Phrases

• "Course of Zinacef": Refers to the complete duration of treatment with this antibiotic.
  • It is important to finish the entire course of Zinacef even if you feel better.

Noun

1. a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges