broad-spectrum antibiotics
Wide-ranging bacterial killers
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are drugs effective against a wide range of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative types.
They're prescribed when the specific infection-causing bacterium is unknown or when multiple bacterial species are involved: The doctor started her on broad-spectrum antibiotics while waiting for the culture results.
Their wide reach makes them useful in emergencies but contributes to antibiotic resistance when overused.
- tetracyclineBroad-spectrum bacterial treatment
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- cephalosporinBeta-lactam antibiotic family
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- last resortFinal available option
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broad-spectrum antibioticsvancomycin
Glycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
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