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Tag: Cell Wall Inhibitors (Antibiobics)

  • Cefoxitin

    Generic Only Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  Cephalosporins, 2nd Generation Description Second-generation cephalosporin with activity against some gram-positive cocci, gram-negative rod infections, and anaerobic bacteria. Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins; inhibits final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis, resulting in cell wall death Indications…

  • Cefotetan

    Generic Only Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cefotan Cephalosporins, 2nd Generation Description Parenteral second-generation cephalosporinUsed for abdominal and soft-tissue infections, respiratory tract infections, and UTIsLonger half-life allows for twice-daily dosing compared to cefoxitin, which requires usual dosing of 4 times per day Indications Indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections and…

  • Cefixime

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Suprax Cephalosporins, 3rd Generation Description Oral third-generation cephalosporin.Enhanced antibacterial activity and increased stability against many beta-lactamases.Commonly used for otitis media, respiratory tract infections, and UTIs. Indications Indicated in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. Indicated…

  • Cefepime

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Maxipime Cephalosporins, Other Description Parenteral fourth-generation cephalosporin. Pharmacokinetics and spectrum of activity similar to ceftazidime. Clinical uses are similar to those of the third-generation cephalosporins. Indications Indicated for Treatment of moderate-to-severe pneumonia. Empiric therapy in febrile neutropenic patients. Treatment of uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs),…

  • Cefdinir

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  Cephalosporins, 3rd Generation Description Oral extended-spectrum, semisynthetic, third generation cephalosporin. It is not active against methicillin-resistant staphylococci or Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Cefdinir is used for skin infections and a variety of upper respiratory infections. Indications Indicated for the treatment of acute otitis media. For the treatment of acute…

  • Cefazolin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ancef, Kefzol Cephalosporins, 1st Generation Description Parenteral first-generation cephalosporinUsed for respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and skin structure, biliary tract, bone and joint, and genital infections as well as sepsis, endocarditis, and perioperative prophylaxisGreater activity against gram-positive bacteria than most other cephalosporins, but limited activity against gram-negative…

  • Cefadroxil

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Duricef, Ultracef Cephalosporins, 1st Generation Description Oral first-generation cephalosporin. Spectrum includes gram-positive organisms with limited gram-negative coverage. Indicated for UTI, skin and skin structure infections, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis. Indications Indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI), including cystitis. For the treatment of skin and skin…

  • Cefaclor

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ceclor (DSC), Raniclor (DSC) Cephalosporins, 2nd Generation Description Oral second-generation cephalosporin used primarily to treat otitis media, sinusitis, and upper respiratory tract infection caused by H. influenzae that are resistant to ampicillin or amoxicillin. Indications Indicated for Lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae,…

  • Penicillin V

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Pen Vee K, Penicillin V, Veetids Penicillins, Natural Description Naturally derived penicillin antibiotic. Preferred over penicillin G when oral administration is desired due to better gastric acid stability, which results in higher plasma levels. Amoxicillin is preferred over pencillin V in some clinical situations such as endocarditis prophylaxis.…

  • Penicillin G Benzathine/Penicillin G Procaine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bicillin C-R, Bicillin C-R 900/300 Penicillins, Natural Description Combination of 2 long acting penicillins for intramuscular use only; tissue depot allows slow drug absorption; provides lower and prolonged serum concentrations compared to aqueous penicillin G; used in moderately severe infections due to susceptible streptococci and pneumococci; contraindicated…

  • Penicillin G Benzathine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bicillin LA, Permapen Penicillins, Natural Description Repository form of penicillin for intramuscular use only; tissue depot allows slow drug absorption over several days; provides lower and prolonged serum concentrations compared to aqueous penicillin G; used in mild to moderate infections due to susceptible organisms, prophylaxis and treatment…

  • Penicillin G Procaine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Wycillin Penicillins, Natural Description Equimolar compound of procaine and penicillin G antibiotic for intramuscular use; tissue depot allows slow drug absorption with plateau type blood concentrations over several hours; used in moderately severe infections due to penicillin G susceptible organisms. Indications Indicated for moderately severe uncomplicated pneumococcal…

  • Penicillin G Aqueous

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Pfizerpen, penicillin G potassium, penicillin G sodium, Crystapen Penicillins, Natural Description Naturally derived antibiotic for parenteral use. Commercially available as salts of potassium or sodium; these aqueous and crystalline forms administered IV or IM. Primary agent for Streptococcus pyogenes, S. pneumoniae, and enterococcal infections. Drug of choice for…

  • Oxacillin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bactocill Penicillins, Penicillinase-Resistant Description Semisynthetic antistaphylococcal penicillin. Stable against penicillinase. Main use is for treating infections caused penicillinase-producing S. aureus, including bacteremia, skin and soft-tissue infections, respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, and UTIs. Indications Indicated for the treatment of bacteremia due to methicillin-sensitive S. aureus.…

  • Nafcillin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Nafcil, Nallpen Penicillins, Penicillinase-Resistant Description Oral semisynthetic isoxazolyl antistaphylococcal penicillin. Most active of the isoxazolyl antistaphylococcal penicillins. Stable against penicillinase and active against many of the penicillinase-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Clinical uses include skin and soft-tissue, bone and joint, respiratory tract, and urinary tract infections. Indications…