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Medicines for pneumonia

Medicines whose official label lists pneumonia include Amoxicillin, Cefuroxime, Ciprofloxacin, Fluconazole, Levofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Ceftazidime, Moxifloxacin. Your doctor or pharmacist will choose the right one for you.

Medicines (by active ingredient)

Amoxicillin(α- and β-hemolytic isolates only), Streptococcus pneumoniae , Staphylococcus spp., or Haemophilus influenzae. CefuroximeCefuroxime for Injection 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 , Haemophilus infl… CiprofloxacinCiprofloxacin 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 epidermi… FluconazoleIn open noncomparative studies of relatively small numbers of patients, fluconazole tablets were also effective for the treatment of Candida urinary tract infections, peritonitis, and systemic Candida infections including candidemia, disseminated candidiasis, and pneumonia. LevofloxacinPneumonia: Nosocomial and Community Acquired. ClarithromycinClarithromycin 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 Acute Maxillary Sinusitis Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pharyngitis/Tonsi… CeftazidimeCeftazidime 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 Pseud… MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, 0.5% is a topical fluoroquinolone anti- infective indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species*, Micrococcus luteus*, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococc… CefotaximeLower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (formerly Diplococcus pneumoniae ), Streptococcus pyogenes* (Group A streptococci) and other streptococci (excluding enterococci, e.g., Enterococcus faecalis ), Staphylococcus aureus (peni… AtovaquoneAtovaquone oral suspension is a quinone antimicrobial drug indicated for: Prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in. Ceftaroline FosamilAdult and pediatric patients (at least 34 weeks gestational age and 12 days postnatal age) Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in. AvibactamEMBLAVEO is a combination of aztreonam, a monobactam antibacterial, and avibactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, that when used in combination with metronidazole, is indicated in patients 18 years and older who have limited or no alternative options for the treatment of complicated… Clavulanic AcidPneumoniae (penicillin MICs less than or equal to 2 mcg/mL), H. Moxifloxacin Opthalmic SolutionMoxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, 0.5% is a topical fluoroquinolone anti- infective indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species*, Micrococcus luteus*, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococc… Potassium ClavulanatePneumoniae (penicillin MICs less than or equal to 2 mcg/mL), H. SulbactamPneumoniae *), Proteus mirabilis *, Bacteroides fragilis *, Enterobacter spp.*, and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus *. SultamicillinPneumoniae *), Proteus mirabilis *, Bacteroides fragilis *, Enterobacter spp.*, and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus *. TazobactamAdult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older Nosocomial pneumonia in.

Brands

CefpodoximeAcute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (excluding penicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilusinfluenzae (including beta-lactamase-producing strains), or Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (including beta-lactamase-producing strains). PiperacillinAdult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older Nosocomial pneumonia in. CefepimeCefepime for Injection is a cephalosporin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: • Pneumonia. ( 1.1 ) • Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients. ( 1.2 ) • Uncomplicated and com Amoxicillin and Clavulanic AcidPneumoniae (penicillin MICs less than or equal to 2 mcg/mL), H. Cefpodoxime ProxetilAcute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (excluding penicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilusinfluenzae (including beta-lactamase-producing strains), or Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (including beta-lactamase-producing strains). CefazolinPneumoniae, Klebsiella species , H. CefoxitinLower respiratory tract infections , including pneumonia and lung abscess, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae , other streptococci (excluding enterococci, e.g., Enterococcus faecalis [formerly Streptococcus faecalis ]), Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing str… DaptomycinDaptomycin for injection is not indicated for the treatment of pneumonia. LinezolidAdults and children for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria: Nosocomial pneumonia. Amoxicillin and Clavulanate(α- and β-hemolytic isolates only), Streptococcus pneumoniae , Staphylococcus spp., or Haemophilus influenzae.

Questions

What medicines treat pneumonia?

Medicines whose official label lists pneumonia include Amoxicillin, Cefuroxime, Ciprofloxacin, Fluconazole, Levofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Ceftazidime, Moxifloxacin. Your doctor or pharmacist will choose the right one for you.

Can I buy them without a prescription?

Some can and some cannot; rules differ by country. Each medicine page says whether it is a prescription medicine in the United States. Ask a pharmacist where you live.