flamazine
Pronunciation: FLAM-ah-zeen
A topical antimicrobial cream containing silver sulfadiazine, used for burn wound care to prevent bacterial colonization.
Full Definition
Flamazine is a proprietary formulation of silver sulfadiazine cream used as a topical antimicrobial agent in burn wound management. It provides broad-spectrum antibacterial coverage against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as some antifungal activity. The cream is applied directly to burn wounds to prevent bacterial colonization and subsequent infection. Flamazine is particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common pathogen in burn wounds, and maintains its antimicrobial activity in the presence of wound exudate.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize when referring to the proprietary brand name.
In Context
- "The burn wounds were dressed with flamazine twice daily." — Treatment protocol
- "Flamazine application should be thick enough to provide complete coverage." — Nursing instruction manual