Keflin
Keflin
Keflin (pronounced: kef-lin) is a brand name for the antibiotic drug Cephalothin. It is a first-generation Cephalosporin antibiotic, primarily used to treat bacterial infections.
Pronunciation
Keflin is pronounced as "kef-lin".
Etymology
The term "Keflin" is derived from the generic name of the drug, Cephalothin. The prefix "Ceph-" comes from the Greek word "kephale", meaning "head", and "-lin" is a common suffix used in drug nomenclature.
Usage
Keflin is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and bone and joint infections. It is also used for surgical prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgical procedures that are associated with a high risk of infection.
Related Terms
- Cephalosporin: A class of antibiotics derived from the mold Acremonium, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium".
- Cephalothin: The generic name for Keflin, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
- Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.
- Bacterial Infections: Infections caused by bacteria, which Keflin is used to treat.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Keflin
- Wikipedia's article - Keflin
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