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Medications for Bacteremia

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    What is Bacteremia:  The presence of viable bacteria circulating in the bloodstream.

    Medications to treat Bacteremia

    The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

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    ceftriaxone B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: ceftriaxone systemic

    Drug class: third generation cephalosporins

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    ciprofloxacin C N Add review
    5.0

    Generic name: ciprofloxacin systemic

    Brand names:  Cipro, Cipro XR, Cipro I.V.

    Drug class: quinolones

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    cefotaxime B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: cefotaxime systemic

    Brand name:  Claforan

    Drug class: third generation cephalosporins

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    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Cipro C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: ciprofloxacin systemic

    Drug class: quinolones

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    amikacin D N Add review Rate

    Generic name: amikacin systemic

    Brand names:  Amikin, Amikin Pediatric

    Drug class: aminoglycosides

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    clindamycin B N Add review
    9.0

    Generic name: clindamycin systemic

    Brand names:  Cleocin, Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Pediatric, Cleocin Phosphate …

    Drug class: lincomycin derivatives

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    metronidazole B N X Add review Rate

    Generic name: metronidazole systemic

    Brand names:  Flagyl, Flagyl IV, Flagyl 375

    Drug class: amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Flagyl B N X Add review Rate

    Generic name: metronidazole systemic

    Drug class: amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics

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    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    vancomycin C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: vancomycin systemic

    Brand names:  Vancocin, Vancocin HCl Pulvules, Vancocin HCl

    Drug class: glycopeptide antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    ceftazidime B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: ceftazidime systemic

    Brand names:  Fortaz, Tazicef, Ceptaz

    Drug class: third generation cephalosporins

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Vancocin C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: vancomycin systemic

    Drug class: glycopeptide antibiotics

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    Amikin D N Add review Rate

    Generic name: amikacin systemic

    Drug class: aminoglycosides

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Zyvox C N 1 review
    9.0

    Generic name: linezolid systemic

    Drug class: oxazolidinone antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    cefepime B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: cefepime systemic

    Brand name:  Maxipime

    Drug class: fourth generation cephalosporins

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Azactam B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: aztreonam systemic

    Drug class: miscellaneous antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Cleocin B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: clindamycin systemic

    Drug class: lincomycin derivatives

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

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    Zosyn B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: piperacillin / tazobactam systemic

    Drug class: beta-lactamase inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Maxipime B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: cefepime systemic

    Drug class: fourth generation cephalosporins

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Flagyl IV B N X Add review Rate

    Generic name: metronidazole systemic

    Drug class: amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    cilastatin / imipenem C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: cilastatin / imipenem systemic

    Brand names:  Primaxin IV, Primaxin IM

    Drug class: carbapenems

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Claforan B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: cefotaxime systemic

    Drug class: third generation cephalosporins

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    piperacillin / tazobactam B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: piperacillin / tazobactam systemic

    Brand name:  Zosyn

    Drug class: beta-lactamase inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    linezolid C N 1 review
    9.0

    Generic name: linezolid systemic

    Brand name:  Zyvox

    Drug class: oxazolidinone antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    gentamicin D N Add review Rate

    Generic name: gentamicin systemic

    Brand name:  Garamycin

    Drug class: aminoglycosides

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Cubicin B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: daptomycin systemic

    Drug class: miscellaneous antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
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    Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
    Prescription Only / Over the Counter
    Rx Prescription Only
    OTC Over the Counter
    Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
    Pregnancy
    A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
    B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
    C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
    N FDA has not classified the drug.
    Controlled Substances Act Schedule
    N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
    1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
    2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
    3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
    4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
    5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
    Alcohol
    X Interacts with Alcohol.

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