amikacin

noun

am·​i·​ka·​cin ˌa-mi-ˈkā-sᵊn How to pronounce amikacin (audio)
: a semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from kanamycin and is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its sulfate C22H43N5O13·2H2SO4 chiefly to treat serious bacterial infections
amikacin has been effective against many clinical isolates resistant to other aminoglycosides.George A. Jacoby et al., The New England Journal of Medicine

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“Amikacin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/amikacin. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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