Meningitis Medications

Definition of Meningitis: Meningitis is an infection which causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Non-bacterial meningitis is often referred to as "aseptic meningitis." Bacterial meningitis may be referred to as "purulent meningitis."

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Meningitis

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

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
vancomycin systemic (Pro, More...) class: glycopeptide antibiotics, miscellaneous antibiotics	0 review(s)	Rate It!	1.0
penicillin systemic (Pro, More...) class: natural penicillins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
oxacillin systemic (Pro, More...) class: penicillinase resistant penicillins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
metronidazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
piperacillin systemic (Pro, More...) class: antipseudomonal penicillins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
nafcillin systemic (Pro, More...) class: penicillinase resistant penicillins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
rifampin systemic (Pro, More...) class: rifamycin derivatives	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
triamcinolone systemic (More...) class: glucocorticoids, inhaled corticosteroids	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
tobramycin systemic (Pro, More...) class: aminoglycosides	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous antibiotics, sulfonamides	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
meropenem systemic (Pro, More...) class: carbapenems	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
gentamicin systemic (Pro, More...) class: aminoglycosides	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
ceftazidime systemic (Pro, More...) class: third generation cephalosporins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
cefotaxime systemic (Pro, More...) class: third generation cephalosporins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
ampicillin/sulbactam systemic (Pro, More...) class: beta-lactamase inhibitors	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
ampicillin systemic (Pro, More...) class: aminopenicillins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
ceftizoxime systemic (Pro, More...) class: third generation cephalosporins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
ceftriaxone systemic (Pro, More...) class: third generation cephalosporins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
cilastatin/imipenem systemic (Pro, More...) class: carbapenems	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
chloramphenicol systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous antibiotics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
cefuroxime systemic (Pro, More...) class: second generation cephalosporins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
amikacin systemic (Pro, More...) class: aminoglycosides	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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Latest Meningitis Blog Post

Antibiotic-Resistant Meningitis Reported in U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 -- The first U.S. cases of meningitis bacteria resistant to a widely used antibiotic have caused public health agencies to increase surveillance efforts, change preventive measures in one area of the country, and emphasize warnings...

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