Pick new medications
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Ceftriaxone
Macrolides
Tetracyclines
Fluoroquinolones
Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin
Sulfonamides
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Clindamycin
Glycopeptides
Vancomycin
Aminoglycoside
Cyclophosphamide
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine
Isoniazid (INH)
Rifampin
Vit B6 (pyridoxine)
Nystatin(Mycostatin)
Fluconazole
Metronidazole
Bacitracin
Beta-adrenergic blockers (carbeolol, levobunolol, timolol)
Carbamide peroxide
Diphenhydramine
Varicella vaccine
Live attenuated nasal spray flu vaccine
Vasopressin
Desmopressin acetate
Levothyroxine sodium
PTU propylthiouracil
Methimazole
Prednisone
Aspirin
NSAIDs
Fludrocortisone
Lispro (Humalog)
Regular insulin
NPH insulin
Detemir
Steroids
Bimatoprost
Proparacaine
Echothiophate
Diphenhydramine
Glucagon
Live attenuated, inactive, conjugate, and toxoid vaccines
Immune modulator
Plan B
Combined oral contraception pill
Metformin
Corticosteroid
Hydrocortisone
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
here are some new medications that have emerged since the last update:
- Ceftazidime-avibactam: This is a combination medication of a cephalosporin (ceftazidime) and a beta-lactamase inhibitor (avibactam). It’s used for treating complicated urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, and hospital-acquired pneumonia.
- Azithromycin: A macrolide antibiotic similar to erythromycin but with a broader spectrum of activity and a longer half-life. It’s commonly used to treat respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
- Doxycycline: A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat a wide range of infections including respiratory tract infections, Lyme disease, acne, and certain sexually transmitted diseases.
- Delafloxacin: A newer fluoroquinolone antibiotic with broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria. It’s indicated for skin and skin structure infections.
- Telavancin: A lipoglycopeptide antibiotic used to treat complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible organisms.
- Plazomicin: An aminoglycoside antibiotic used for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, caused by certain resistant bacteria.
- Linezolid: An oxazolidinone antibiotic used for the treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics.
- Ceftolozane/tazobactam: Another combination antibiotic consisting of a cephalosporin (ceftolozane) and a beta-lactamase inhibitor (tazobactam). It’s used for complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections.
- Ertapenem: A carbapenem antibiotic used for the treatment of moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Rifaximin: A rifamycin antibiotic used to treat traveler’s diarrhea caused by E. coli and for reducing the risk of recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy.
These medications cover various classes and can be used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. Always consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
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