flamazine

Full Definition

Flamazine is a widely used brand name for silver sulfadiazine cream, a broad-spectrum topical antimicrobial medication applied to burn wounds. It provides antimicrobial coverage against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as well as some fungi. The cream is typically applied once or twice daily and creates a barrier that helps prevent infection while allowing for wound healing. Medical editors should note this is a proprietary name and may require generic substitution in some contexts.

Usage

Usage note: Brand name that may need to be clarified with generic name in formal medical documentation.

In Context

• "The patient's partial-thickness burns were dressed with flamazine twice daily." — Clinical progress note
• "Flamazine application was discontinued due to leucopenia concerns." — Discharge summary