Aspiration Pneumonia Medications

Definition of Aspiration Pneumonia: Aspiration pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tubes caused by inhaling foreign material, usually food, drink, vomit, or secretions from the mouth into the lungs. This may progress to form a collection of pus in the lungs (lung abscess).

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Aspiration Pneumonia

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

Drug Name (View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic (Pro, More...) class: beta-lactamase inhibitors	1 review	Rate it	9.5
prednisone systemic (Pro, More...) class: glucocorticoids	0 reviews	Rate it	9.0
metronidazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
piperacillin / tazobactam systemic (Pro, More...) class: beta-lactamase inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
lansoprazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: proton pump inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
penicillin systemic (Pro, More...) class: natural penicillins	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
clindamycin systemic (Pro, More...) class: lincomycin derivatives	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
ampicillin / sulbactam systemic (Pro, More...) class: beta-lactamase inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
cefoxitin systemic (Pro, More...) class: second generation cephalosporins	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
cilastatin / imipenem systemic (Pro, More...) class: carbapenems	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
clavulanate / ticarcillin systemic (Pro, More...) class: beta-lactamase inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
dexamethasone systemic (Pro, More...) class: glucocorticoids	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first

Learn more about Aspiration Pneumonia

Synonym(s): Anaerobic Pneumonia; Aspiration of vomitus; Aspiration Pneumonitis; Chemical Pneumonitis; Necrotizing Pneumonia

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