Medications for Bacterial Infections
Antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.
Bacterial infections are caused by tiny organisms called bacteria, which can be found almost everywhere, including in and on our bodies. While many bacteria are harmless or even beneficial, some can lead to illness. Common symptoms of bacterial infections may include fever, fatigue, and localized pain, depending on the area affected. These infections can spread in various ways, such as through droplets from an infected person, touching contaminated surfaces, or through food and water. When treatment is necessary, a range of prescription medications, known as antibiotics, are used to help the body fight off the infection. It's important to consult with your doctor to determine the best treatment option for your specific situation and to discuss any concerns you may have.
Overview source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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- Acetic Acid
- Adalimumab Adaz
- Adalimumab Fkjp
- Amikacin Sulfate
- Aminosalicylic Acid 5
- Amoxicillin
- Amoxicillin Pot Clavulanate
- Amoxicillin Pot Clavulanate Er
- Amoxicillin Trihydrate
- Ampicillin
- Ampicillin Sodium
- Ampicillin Sulbactam Sodium
- Aspirin
- Aspirin Dipyridamole Er
- Aspirin Ec Low Strength
- Aspirin Low Dose
- Aspirin Omeprazole
- Azithromycin
- Azithromycin Dihydrate
- Aztreonam
- Bacitracin
- Bacitracin Polymyxin B
- Bacitracin Zinc
- Benznidazole
- Bismuth
- Bismuth Metronidaz Tetracyclin
- Bismuth Subsalicylate
- Cefaclor
- Cefaclor Er
- Cefadroxil
- Cefazolin In Sodium Chloride
- Cefazolin Sodium
- Cefdinir
- Cefepime Hcl
- Cefixime
- Cefotaxime Sodium
- Cefoxitin Sodium
- Cefoxitin Sodium Dextrose
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil
- Cefprozil
- Ceftazidime
- Ceftriaxone Sodium
- Ceftriaxone Sodium Dextrose
- Ceftriaxone Sodium In Dextrose
- Cefuroxime Axetil
- Cefuroxime Sodium
- Cephalexin
- Chloramphenicol
- Chloramphenicol Bulk
- Chlorhexidine Diacetate
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Chlorpromazine Hcl
- Cimetidine
- Cimetidine Acid Reducer
- Ciprofloxacin
- Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl
- Ciprofloxacin In D5w
- Clarithromycin
- Clarithromycin Er
- Clindamycin Hcl
- Clindamycin Palmitate Hcl
- Clindamycin Phos Benzoyl Perox
- Clindamycin Phosphate
- Clindamycin Phosphate In D5w
- Clindamycin Phosphate In Nacl
- Clindamycin Tretinoin
- Colesevelam Hcl
- Colestipol Hcl
- Colistimethate Sodium Cba
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Er
- Cycloserine
- Dapsone
- Daptomycin
- Demeclocycline Hcl
- Dexamethasone
- Dexamethasone Acetate
- Dexamethasone Base
- Dexamethasone Intensol
- Dexamethasone La
- Dexamethasone Moxifloxacin
- Dexamethasone Sod Phosphate Pf
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
- Dicloxacillin Sodium
- Doxycycline
- Doxycycline Hyclate
- Doxycycline Monohydrate
- Ertapenem Sodium
- Erythromycin
- Erythromycin Base
- Erythromycin Estolate
- Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
- Erythromycin Lactobionate
- Esomeprazole Magnesium
- Ethambutol Hcl
- Famotidine
- Famotidine Maximum Strength
- Famotidine Orig St
- Famotidine Premixed
- Fosfomycin Tromethamine
- Gatifloxacin
- Gentamicin Sulfate
- Gentian Violet
- Guaifenesin
- Guaifenesin Ac
- Guaifenesin Codeine
- Guaifenesin Dm
- Guaifenesin Er
- Imipenem Cilastatin
- Iodine Strong
- Iodine Tincture
- Isoniazid
- Lansoprazole
- Levofloxacin
- Levofloxacin In D5w
- Lincomycin Hcl
- Linezolid
- Loperamide Hcl
- Loperamide Simethicone
- Loteprednol Etabonate
- Mafenide Acetate
- Meropenem
- Methenamine
- Methenamine Hippurate
- Methenamine Mandelate
- Methocarbamol
- Methylprednisolone
- Methylprednisolone Acetate
- Methylprednisolone Sodium Succ
- Metronidazole
- Metronidazole Benzo Syrspend
- Metronidazole Benzoate
- Minocycline Hcl
- Minocycline Hcl Er
- Minocycline Hcl Er Biphasic
- Moxifloxacin Hcl
- Moxifloxacin Hcl 2x Day
- Moxifloxacin Hcl Bss
- Moxifloxacin Hcl In Nacl
- Mupirocin
- Mupirocin Calcium
- Nafcillin Sodium
- Nafcillin Sodium In Dextrose
- Neomycin Bacitracin Zn Polymyx
- Neomycin Polymyxin Dexameth
- Neomycin Polymyxin Gramicidin
- Neomycin Polymyxin Hc
- Neomycin Sulfate
- Nitrofurantoin
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal
- Nitrofurantoin Monohyd Macro
- Nitrofurazone
- Nizatidine
- Ofloxacin
- Omeprazole
- Omeprazole Magnesium
- Omeprazole Sodium Bicarbonate
- Orphenadrine Aspirin Caffeine
- Orphenadrine Citrate
- Orphenadrine Citrate Er
- Oxacillin Sodium
- Oxacillin Sodium In Dextrose
- Pantoprazole Sodium
- Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose
- Penicillin G Potassium
- Penicillin G Sodium
- Penicillin V Potassium
- Polymyxin B Sulfate
- Polymyxin B Trimethoprim
- Potassium Iodide
- Povidone Iodine
- Prednisolone
- Prednisolone Acet Moxifloxacin
- Prednisolone Acetate
- Prednisolone Acetate Nepafenac
- Prednisolone Acetate P F
- Prednisolone Anhydrous
- Prednisolone Bromfenac
- Prednisolone Gatifloxacin
- Prednisolone Moxifloxacin
- Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate
- Prednisone
- Prednisone Intensol
- Probenecid
- Pyrazinamide
- Rabeprazole Sodium
- Rifabutin
- Rifampin
- Rifampin Syrspend Sf
- Silver Nitrate
- Streptomycin Sulfate
- Sulfacetamide Prednisolone
- Sulfacetamide Sod Sulfur Wash
- Sulfacetamide Sodium
- Sulfacetamide Sodium Acne
- Sulfacetamide Sodium Cleans
- Sulfacetamide Sodium Sulfur
- Sulfadiazine
- Sulfamethoxazole
- Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim
- Tetracycline Hcl
- Tigecycline
- Tinidazole
- Tobramycin
- Tobramycin Dexamethasone
- Tobramycin Sulfate
- Tobramycin Vancomycin Hcl
- Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Triamcinolone Diacetate
- Triamcinolone In Absorbase
- Trifluridine
- Trimethoprim
- Vancomycin Hcl
- Vancomycin Hcl In Dextrose
- Vancomycin Hcl In Nacl
- Vancomycin Syrspend Sf
Medication list sourced from RxClass (MED-RT, U.S. National Library of Medicine). Inclusion does not imply a medication is right for you.
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