broad-spectrum antibiotic
Wide-targeting bacterial medicine
A broad-spectrum antibiotic is effective against a wide range of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative types.
Doctors prescribe these when the specific infection source is unknown or when multiple bacterial types may be involved: The ER started her on a broad-spectrum antibiotic while waiting for culture results.
Overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance.
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- bacterial infectionIllness from harmful microorganisms
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
tetracycline · germicide · cephalosporin · superinfection · antimicrobial · clindamycin · vancomycin · septicemia · gut flora · bacteriostatic · respiratory infection · urinary tract infection · sinus infection · strep throat · penicillin · ciprofloxacin · hospital-acquired infections · urinary tract infections
broad-spectrum antibioticherbal remedy
Plant-derived therapeutic preparation
placebo · watchful waiting · folk remedy · traditional medicine
broad-spectrum antibioticherbal remedy
Plant-derived therapeutic preparation
folk medicine · traditional remedy · faith healing · placebo
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