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Medications for Pneumonia

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
levofloxacin 5.6 149 reviews for levofloxacin to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
levofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
clarithromycin 7.0 58 reviews for clarithromycin to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
clarithromycin systemic
Brand name:
Biaxin XL
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
azithromycin 6.3 39 reviews for azithromycin to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
azithromycin systemic
Brand names:
Azithromycin Dose Pack, Zithromax
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
doxycycline 6.5 65 reviews for doxycycline to treat Pneumonia Rx D N X
Generic name:
doxycycline systemic
Brand names:
Doxy 100, Vibramycin, Doryx, Doryx MPC, Monodox, Oraxyl
Drug class:
tetracyclines, miscellaneous antimalarials
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ceftriaxone 8.5 21 reviews for ceftriaxone to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftriaxone systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
amoxicillin 9.0 4 reviews for amoxicillin to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin systemic
Brand name:
Amoxil
Drug class:
aminopenicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Azithromycin Dose Pack 3.3 3 reviews for Azithromycin Dose Pack to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
azithromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
cefdinir 5.8 16 reviews for cefdinir to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
cefdinir systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
amoxicillin / clavulanate 5.3 12 reviews for amoxicillin / clavulanate to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic
Brand names:
Augmentin, Amoclan, Augmentin XR
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Amoxil 9.0 2 reviews for Amoxil to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin systemic
Drug class:
aminopenicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Augmentin 5.2 6 reviews for Augmentin to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ciprofloxacin 3.6 5 reviews for ciprofloxacin to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Brand names:
Cipro, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Zithromax 7.0 3 reviews for Zithromax to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
azithromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Avelox 8.1 40 reviews for Avelox to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
moxifloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
clindamycin 5.8 4 reviews for clindamycin to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
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:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefuroxime 6.8 14 reviews for cefuroxime to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
cefuroxime systemic
Brand names:
Ceftin, Zinacef
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
metronidazole 8.0 1 review for metronidazole to treat Pneumonia Rx B N X
Generic name:
metronidazole systemic
Brand names:
Flagyl, Flagyl 375, Flagyl IV, Likmez
Drug class:
amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefotaxime Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefotaxime systemic
Brand name:
Claforan
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cipro 1.0 2 reviews for Cipro to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
moxifloxacin 8.1 50 reviews for moxifloxacin to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
moxifloxacin systemic
Brand names:
Avelox, Avelox I.V.
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim 3.0 1 review for sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim to treat Pneumonia Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Brand names:
Bactrim, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, SMZ-TMP DS, Septra DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
vancomycin 9.0 2 reviews for vancomycin to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
vancomycin systemic
Brand names:
Vancocin, Vancocin HCl, Vancocin HCl Pulvules
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Bactrim Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cefepime Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefepime systemic
Brand name:
Maxipime
Drug class:
fourth generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefpodoxime 7.3 4 reviews for cefpodoxime to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
cefpodoxime systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ceftazidime Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftazidime systemic
Brand names:
Fortaz, Tazicef
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ceftin 7.2 6 reviews for Ceftin to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
cefuroxime systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Doxy 100 Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
doxycycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines, miscellaneous antimalarials
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Flagyl 8.0 1 review for Flagyl to treat Pneumonia Rx B N X
Generic name:
metronidazole systemic
Drug class:
amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amikacin Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
amikacin systemic
Drug class:
aminoglycosides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Ancef Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefazolin systemic
Drug class:
first generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
erythromycin Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Brand names:
E.E.S. Granules, Ery-Tab, Eryc, EryPed, Erythrocin, Erythrocin Lactobionate, PCE Dispertab
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
linezolid 10 1 review for linezolid to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
linezolid systemic
Brand name:
Zyvox
Drug class:
oxazolidinone antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
piperacillin / tazobactam 6.5 2 reviews for piperacillin / tazobactam to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
piperacillin / tazobactam systemic
Brand name:
Zosyn
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Vibramycin Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
doxycycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines, miscellaneous antimalarials
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zyvox 10 1 review for Zyvox to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
linezolid systemic
Drug class:
oxazolidinone antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cefixime 4.0 3 reviews for cefixime to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
cefixime systemic
Brand name:
Suprax
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cilastatin / imipenem Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
cilastatin / imipenem systemic
Brand name:
Primaxin IV
Drug class:
carbapenems
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cipro I.V. Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cipro XR Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cleocin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
clindamycin systemic
Drug class:
lincomycin derivatives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Doryx Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
doxycycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines, miscellaneous antimalarials
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Doryx MPC Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
doxycycline systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Flagyl 375 Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
metronidazole systemic
Drug class:
amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Flagyl IV Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
metronidazole systemic
Drug class:
amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Likmez Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
metronidazole systemic
Drug class:
amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Monodox Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
doxycycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines, miscellaneous antimalarials
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Oraxyl Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
doxycycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines, miscellaneous antimalarials
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zosyn Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
piperacillin / tazobactam systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ampicillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ampicillin systemic
Drug class:
aminopenicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Biaxin XL 9.8 4 reviews for Biaxin XL to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
clarithromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cleocin HCl Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
clindamycin systemic
Drug class:
lincomycin derivatives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cleocin Pediatric Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
clindamycin systemic
Drug class:
lincomycin derivatives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cleocin Phosphate Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
clindamycin systemic
Drug class:
lincomycin derivatives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Co-trimoxazole Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Penicillin VK 5.5 2 reviews for Penicillin VK to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
penicillin v potassium systemic
Drug class:
natural penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Septra Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
SMZ-TMP DS Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
tobramycin Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tobramycin systemic
Brand name:
Tobi
Drug class:
aminoglycosides, inhaled anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Amoclan Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Augmentin XR Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Avelox I.V. 10 1 review for Avelox I.V. to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
moxifloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
aztreonam Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
aztreonam systemic
Brand name:
Azactam
Drug class:
monobactams
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefaclor Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefaclor systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefazolin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefazolin systemic
Brand name:
Ancef
Drug class:
first generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
dicloxacillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
dicloxacillin systemic
Brand names:
Dycill, Dynapen
Drug class:
penicillinase resistant penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
E.E.S. Granules Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ertapenem Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ertapenem systemic
Brand name:
Invanz
Drug class:
carbapenems
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ery-Tab Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Eryc Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
EryPed Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Erythrocin Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Erythrocin Lactobionate Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
gentamicin Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
gentamicin systemic
Brand name:
Garamycin
Drug class:
aminoglycosides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Invanz Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ertapenem systemic
Drug class:
carbapenems
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Maxipime Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefepime systemic
Drug class:
fourth generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
PCE Dispertab Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
penicillin v potassium 5.5 2 reviews for penicillin v potassium to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
penicillin v potassium systemic
Brand name:
Penicillin VK
Drug class:
natural penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Primaxin IV Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
cilastatin / imipenem systemic
Drug class:
carbapenems
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Septra DS Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sulfatrim Pediatric Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Suprax Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefixime systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Teflaro Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftaroline systemic
Drug class:
next generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tetracycline 10 2 reviews for tetracycline to treat Pneumonia Rx D N
Generic name:
tetracycline systemic
Brand names:
Achromycin V, Ala-Tet, Brodspec
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
tigecycline Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tigecycline systemic
Brand name:
Tygacil
Drug class:
glycylcyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Tygacil Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tigecycline systemic
Drug class:
glycylcyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Vancocin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
vancomycin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Vancocin HCl Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
vancomycin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vancocin HCl Pulvules Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
vancomycin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zinacef Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefuroxime systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Achromycin V Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tetracycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Tet Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tetracycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ampicillin / sulbactam Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ampicillin / sulbactam systemic
Brand name:
Unasyn
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
avibactam / ceftazidime Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
avibactam / ceftazidime systemic
Brand name:
Avycaz
Drug class:
cephalosporins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Avycaz Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
avibactam / ceftazidime systemic
Drug class:
cephalosporins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Azactam Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
aztreonam systemic
Drug class:
monobactams
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
BACiiM Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bacitracin systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
bacitracin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bacitracin systemic
Brand name:
BACiiM
Drug class:
miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Baxdela Rate Add review Rx N
Generic name:
delafloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bicillin C-R Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
penicillin g benzathine / procaine penicillin systemic
Drug class:
natural penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bicillin C-R 900/300 Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
penicillin g benzathine / procaine penicillin systemic
Drug class:
natural penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Brodspec Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tetracycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cefotan Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
cefotetan systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cefotetan Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
cefotetan systemic
Brand name:
Cefotan
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefoxitin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefoxitin systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefprozil 7.0 2 reviews for cefprozil to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
cefprozil systemic
Brand name:
Cefzil
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ceftaroline Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftaroline systemic
Brand name:
Teflaro
Drug class:
next generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
ceftolozane / tazobactam Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftolozane / tazobactam systemic
Brand name:
Zerbaxa
Drug class:
cephalosporins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Cefzil 10 1 review for Cefzil to treat Pneumonia Rx B N
Generic name:
cefprozil systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Claforan Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefotaxime systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
delafloxacin Rate Add review Rx N
Generic name:
delafloxacin systemic
Brand name:
Baxdela
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Dycill Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
dicloxacillin systemic
Drug class:
penicillinase resistant penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dynapen Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
dicloxacillin systemic
Drug class:
penicillinase resistant penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Factive 3.8 4 reviews for Factive to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
gemifloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
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Fortaz Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftazidime systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
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Garamycin Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
gentamicin systemic
Drug class:
aminoglycosides
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gemifloxacin 3.8 4 reviews for gemifloxacin to treat Pneumonia Rx C N
Generic name:
gemifloxacin systemic
Brand name:
Factive
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
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lefamulin 10 1 review for lefamulin to treat Pneumonia Rx N
Generic name:
lefamulin systemic
Brand name:
Xenleta
Drug class:
miscellaneous antibiotics
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nafcillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
nafcillin systemic
Drug class:
penicillinase resistant penicillins
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Nuzyra Rate Add review Rx N
Generic name:
omadacycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines
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ofloxacin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
ofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
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omadacycline Rate Add review Rx N
Generic name:
omadacycline systemic
Brand name:
Nuzyra
Drug class:
tetracyclines
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oxacillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
oxacillin systemic
Drug class:
penicillinase resistant penicillins
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penicillin g benzathine / procaine penicillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
penicillin g benzathine / procaine penicillin systemic
Brand names:
Bicillin C-R, Bicillin C-R 900/300
Drug class:
natural penicillins
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penicillin g potassium Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
penicillin g potassium systemic
Brand name:
Pfizerpen
Drug class:
natural penicillins
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penicillin g sodium Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
penicillin g sodium systemic
Drug class:
natural penicillins
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Pfizerpen Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
penicillin g potassium systemic
Drug class:
natural penicillins
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piperacillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
piperacillin systemic
Drug class:
antipseudomonal penicillins
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Tazicef Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftazidime systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
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telavancin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
telavancin systemic
Brand name:
Vibativ
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
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Tobi Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tobramycin systemic
Drug class:
aminoglycosides, inhaled anti-infectives
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Unasyn Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ampicillin / sulbactam systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
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Vibativ Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
telavancin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
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Xenleta 10 1 review for Xenleta to treat Pneumonia Rx N
Generic name:
lefamulin systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antibiotics
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Zerbaxa Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftolozane / tazobactam systemic
Drug class:
cephalosporins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
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Zevtera Rate Add review Rx U
Generic name:
ceftobiprole medocaril systemic
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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
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Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
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 (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
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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