Unasyn
Unasyn
Unasyn (/juːˈnæsɪn/) is a pharmaceutical drug used in the medical field. It is a combination of two antibiotics, ampicillin and sulbactam, used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Etymology
The name "Unasyn" is derived from the union of the names of its two components, "una" from ampicillin and "syn" from sulbactam.
Usage
Unasyn is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This product is a combination of two antibiotics: ampicillin and sulbactam. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
Related Terms
- Antibiotics: Drugs used to treat bacterial infections.
- Ampicillin: A type of antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs.
- Sulbactam: A β-lactamase inhibitor. This drug is given in combination with β-lactam antibiotics to inhibit β-lactamase, an enzyme produced by bacteria that destroys the antibiotics.
- Bacterial Infections: Infections caused by bacteria.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unasyn
- Wikipedia's article - Unasyn
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