Antibiotics

Antibiotics are crucial in treating bacterial infections. They work either by killing bacteria or by inhibiting their growth and reproduction. Penicillins (e.g., Amoxicillin, Penicillin V) are widely used for a variety of infections. Cephalosporins like Cephalexin and Ceftriaxone are used for more severe infections. Macrolides such as Azithromycin and Erythromycin are effective against respiratory infections. Fluoroquinolones like Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin are powerful antibiotics for urinary and respiratory tract infections. It’s vital to use antibiotics responsibly to avoid antibiotic resistance.

Penicillins:
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Penicillin V
Cephalosporins:
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Cefuroxime (Ceftin)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Macrolides:
Erythromycin
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Fluoroquinolones:
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Ofloxacin (Floxin)
Tetracyclines:
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Minocycline (Minocin)
Aminoglycosides:
Gentamicin
Tobramycin
Sulfonamides:
Bactrim
Lincosamides:
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Carbapenems:
Imipenem (Primaxin)
Meropenem (Merrem)
Oxazolidinones:
Linezolid (Zyvox)
Nitroimidazoles:
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Monobactams:
Aztreonam (Azactam)

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