noun
- Substances or medications that are not antibiotics; drugs or treatments that do not kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Usage: Plural form; used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts; Technical/specialized term
Examples
- The doctor prescribed nonantibiotics such as antivirals to treat the viral infection.
- Nonantibiotics like pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs were recommended for symptom management.
- The study compared the effectiveness of antibiotics versus nonantibiotics in treating the condition.
- Patients were given nonantibiotics because their illness was caused by a virus, not bacteria.
- The pharmacy stocked both antibiotics and nonantibiotics to meet various patient needs.