Antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals for serious infections.
Sofosbuvir is used to treat certain types of chronic hepatitis C (an ongoing viral infection that damages the liver) in adults. Sofosbuvir is in a class of antiviral medications called nucleotide polymerase inhibitors.
A once-daily tablet that cures most hepatitis C over a 12-week course.
VERMOX™ CHEWABLE is indicated for the treatment of patients one year of age and older with gastrointestinal infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm) and Trichuris trichiura (whipworm).
The combination of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir is used alone or in combination with ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol, Ribasphere, others) to treat certain types of chronic hepatitis C (an ongoing viral infection that damages the liver) in adults and children 3 years of age and older.
The combination of abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine is used to treat HIV infection.
Dolutegravir is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Dolutegravir is in a class of medications called HIV integrase inhibitors.
The combination of dolutegravir and lamivudine is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in certain people.
Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea in adults and children older than 1 year of age caused by the protozoa Cryptosporidium or Giardia. Protozoa are suspected as the cause when diarrhea lasts more than 7 days.
INDICATIONS & USAGE Fosfomycin tromethamine granules for oral solution is indicated only for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) in women due to susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis .
Tenofovir alafenamide (AF) is used to treat chronic (long term) hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Tenofovir is in a class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
BESIVANCE ® (besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension) 0.6% is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible isolates of the following bacteria: Aerococcus viridans* CDC coryneform group G Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum* Corynebacterium striatum* Haemophilus influenza…
Ganciclovir Injection Ganciclovir Injection is a deoxynucleoside analogue cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for the: treatment of CMV retinitis in immunocompromised adult patients, including patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Raltegravir is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Raltegravir is in a class of medications called HIV integrase inhibitors.
Albendazole is an anthelmintic drug indicated for: Treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium .
Meropenem is a broad-spectrum injectable antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections.
A long-term antiviral for chronic hepatitis B.
Molnupiravir is used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 infection) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in adults who have mild to moderate symptoms and are at risk of severe disease that could result in hospitalization or death when other treatments are either not available or cannot be used.
A combination ear drop of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin and the steroid dexamethasone used to treat ear infections.
ZYMAXID ® is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Aerobic gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus mitis group * Streptococcus oralis * Streptococcus pneumoniae Aerobic gram-neg…
ERTACZO ® cream, 2%, is indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis in immunocompetent adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older caused by Trichophyton rubrum , Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum .
Uses for the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis) relieves most itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, discomfort and chafing associated with jock itch.
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection is indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below.
Disulfiram is used to treat chronic alcoholism. It causes unpleasant effects when even small amounts of alcohol are consumed.
Cefixime for oral suspension is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug indicated in the treatment of adults and pediatric patients six months and older with the following infections: Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (1.1) Otitis Media (1.2) Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis (1.3) Acute Exacerbations of…
Lincomycin injection is indicated in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci.
TOBRADEX ST ophthalmic suspension is indicated for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.
Rifabutin capsules are indicated for the prevention of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients with advanced HIV infection.
Tigecycline for injection is a tetracycline class antibacterial indicated in patients 18 years of age and older for: Complicated skin and skin structure infections ( 1.1 ) Complicated intra-abdominal infections ( 1.2 ) Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia ( 1.3 ) Limitations of Use: Tigecycline fo…
Abacavir is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Abacavir is in a class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
A combination antimalarial (artemether and lumefantrine) used to treat acute, uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
Oxiconazole nitrate cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum , Trichophyton mentagrophytes , or Epidermophyton floccosum .
Before instituting treatment with ceftriaxone, appropriate specimens should be obtained for isolation of the causative organism and for determination of its susceptibility to the drug.
Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics.
A combination of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B with hydrocortisone, used as ear or eye drops to treat infection and inflammation.
Chloroquine phosphate tablets are indicated for the: Treatment of uncomplicated malaria due to susceptible strains of P. falciparum, P.malariae, P.
Mefloquine is used to treat malaria (a serious infection that is spread by mosquitoes in certain parts of the world and can cause death) and to prevent malaria in travelers who visit areas where malaria is common.
Cefixime is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Cefixime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.
Azithromycin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is also used to treat and prevent disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection [a type of lung infection that affects people with a suppressed immune system).
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat many bacterial infections, including respiratory and skin infections.
Tinidazole Tablet is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial indicated for: Trichomoniasis ( 1.1 ) Giardiasis: in patients age 3 and older ( 1.2 ) Amebiasis: in patients age 3 and older ( 1.3 ) Bacterial Vaginosis: in adult women ( 1.4, 8.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain…
Luliconazole Cream, 1% is indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum .
Ceftazidime injection is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Ceftazidime injection is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics.
Ofloxacin Otic Solution 0.3% is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below: Otitis Externa in adults and pediatric patients, 6 months and older, due to Escherichia coli , Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
Tinidazole is used to treat trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted disease), bacterial vaginosis (an infection caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the vagina),giardiasis (an infection of the intestine that can cause diarrhea, gas, and stomach cramps), and amebiasis (an infection of the in…
Cefuroxime for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP is indicated for the treatment of patients with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including pneumonia, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemoph…
Ceftriaxone injection is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Ceftriaxone injection is also given before certain types of surgery to prevent infections that may develop after an operation.
Fluconazole tablets are indicated for the treatment of: Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida ). Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of tetracycline hydrochloride and other antibacterial drugs, tetracycline hydrochloride should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Ceftazidime for injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of patients with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including pneumonia, caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Pseudomonas spp.; Haemoph…
Cefazolin for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of the following serious infections when due to susceptible organisms. Respiratory Tract Infections: Due to S.
Terconazole vaginal cream 0.4% is indicated for the local treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (moniliasis). As terconazole vaginal cream 0.4% is effective only for vulvovaginitis caused by the genus Candida , the diagnosis should be confirmed by KOH smears and/or cultures.
Primaquine phosphate is indicated for the radical cure (prevention of relapse) of vivax malaria.
Clarithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections. treat and prevent disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection [a type of lung infection that affects people with a weakened immune system.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Gentamicin Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Gentamicin Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Moxifloxacin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, and skin, and abdominal (stomach area) infections. Moxifloxacin is also used to prevent and treat plague (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack.
Cefpodoxime proxetil is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below.
Linezolid is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Linezolid is in a class of antibacterials called oxazolidinones. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
A combination injectable antibiotic (piperacillin and tazobactam) used to treat serious bacterial infections.
Tobramycin injection is indicated for the treatment of serious bacterial infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below: Septicemia in the neonate, child, and adult caused by P.
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria in the following: Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults ( 1.1 ) Acute Maxillary Sinusitis ( 1.2 ) Community-Acquired Pneumonia ( 1.3 ) Pharyngitis/T…
In the treatment of both tuberculosis and the meningococcal carrier state, the small number of resistant cells present within large populations of susceptible cells can rapidly become the predominant type.
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections.
Itraconazole is used to treat fungal infections. Itraconazole is in a class of antifungals called triazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefdinir and other antibacterial drugs, cefdinir should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Uses First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
Cefaclor is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Cefaclor is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Famciclovir tablet, a prodrug of penciclovir, is a deoxynucleoside analog DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Immunocompetent Adult Patients ( 1.1 ) • Herpes labialis (cold sores) o Treatment of recurrent episodes • Genital herpes o Treatment of recurrent episodes o Suppres…
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated (1, 12.4).
Cefprozil is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Cefprozil is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Uses First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts scrapes burns.
Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. It should not be used as the sole antituberculous drug, but should be used in conjunction with at least one other antituberculous drug.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain effectiveness of doxycycline and other antibacterial drugs, doxycycline should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Herpes Zoster Infections : Acyclovir is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes : Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes.
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Corneal Ulcers: Pseudomonas aeruginosa Serratia marcescens * Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus pn…
Ecoza (econazole nitrate) topical foam, 1%, is indicated for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum in patients 12 years of age and older.
A combination injectable antibiotic (imipenem with cilastatin) used to treat serious bacterial infections.
A topical combination of the antifungal clotrimazole and the steroid betamethasone used to treat fungal skin infections with inflammation.
Ampicillin is used to treat certain infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the thin layers that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord); and infections of the throat, sinuses, lungs, reproductive organs, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract (includes the mouth, stomach, or intestines).
Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections, including yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach), abdomen (area between the chest and waist), lungs, blood, and other organs.
Efavirenz is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Efavirenz is in a class of medications called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).
Nyamyc® (Nystatin Topical Powder, USP) is indicated in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species.
Ribavirin is used with an interferon medication such as peginterferon alfa-2a [Pegasys] or peginterferon alpha-2b [PEG-Intron]) to treat hepatitis C in people who have not been treated with an interferon before.
Cefdinir is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Cefdinir is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets are indicated for the treatment of infections in adults and pediatric patients, due to susceptible isolates of the designated bacteria in the conditions listed below: • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections- caused by beta‑lactamase‑producing isolates of Ha…
Oseltamivir is used to treat some types of influenza infection ('flu') in adults, children, and infants (older than 2 weeks of age) who have had symptoms of the flu for no longer than 2 days.
Mupirocin cream is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in area) due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Isoniazid tablets, USP are recommended for all forms of tuberculosis in which organisms are susceptible. However, active tuberculosis must be treated with multiple concomitant anti-tuberculosis medications to prevent the emergence of drug resistance.
A topical form of the antibiotic erythromycin used to treat acne.
Cefadroxil is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Cefadroxil is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, 600 mg/42.9 mg per 5 mL is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years weighing less than or equal to 40 kg with: Recurrent or persistent acute otitis media due to S.
The combination of doravirine, lamivudine, and tenofovir DF is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Doravirine is in a class of medications called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).
Silver sulfadiazine cream, USP 1% is a topical antimicrobial drug indicated as an adjunct for the prevention and treatment of wound sepsis in patients with second and third degree burns.
CILOXAN ® (ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3% is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the microorganisms listed below: Gram-Positive: Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus Viridans Group Gram-Negative: Haemophilus influenzae.
Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, and kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections.
Doxycycline is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and certain other infections spread by ticks, lice, mites, and infected animals.
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent and treat acute attacks of malaria in adults and children weighing more than 31 kg (68 lbs).