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Princeton's WordNet
tobramycin, Nebcinnoun
an antibiotic (trade name Nebcin) that is especially effective against Gram-negative bacteria
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tobramycinnoun
An aminoglycoside antibiotic used especially against Gram-negative infections.
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Tobramycin
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Streptomyces tenebrarius that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, particularly Gram-negative infections. It is especially effective against species of Pseudomonas.It was patented in 1965, and approved for medical use in 1974. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
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tobramycin
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, primarily used to treat various types of bacterial infections, particularly Gram-negative infections. It works by blocking the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive and multiply. It is also used in a form of an inhaler for treating lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. However, tobramycin can cause serious side effects, including hearing loss and kidney problems.
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Tobramycin
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Streptomyces tenebrarius and used to treat various types of bacteria infections, particularly Gram-negative infections. It is especially effective against species of Pseudomonas.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Tobramycin
An aminoglycoside, broad-spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces tenebrarius. It is effective against gram-negative bacteria, especially the PSEUDOMONAS species. It is a 10% component of the antibiotic complex, NEBRAMYCIN, produced by the same species.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tobramycin in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tobramycin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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