What does "dicloxacillin" mean?

A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₆Cl₂N₃NaO₅S·H₂O especially against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci.

What is a synonym for "dicloxacillin"?

Common synonyms include: dynapen.

How do you pronounce "dicloxacillin"?

Pronounced //daɪˌklɑk.səˈsɪl.ɪn//.

Dicloxacillin

//daɪˌklɑk.səˈsɪl.ɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₆Cl₂N₃NaO₅S·H₂O especially against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci. uncountable
2
antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dynapen

Etymology

From dichl(oro) + oxacillin.

Related phrases

beta lactam gram positive

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