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Medications for Skin and Structure Infection

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
mupirocin 7.0 30 reviews for mupirocin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
mupirocin topical
Brand names:
Bactroban, Centany, Centany AT Kit, Centany AT, Pirnuo
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Bactroban 7.9 17 reviews for Bactroban to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
mupirocin topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Augmentin 7.2 5 reviews for Augmentin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amoxicillin / clavulanate 5.9 17 reviews for amoxicillin / clavulanate to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic
Brand names:
Augmentin, Augmentin XR, Amoclan
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
gentamicin 9.5 2 reviews for gentamicin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx N N
Generic name:
gentamicin topical
Brand names:
Garamycin Topical, G-Myticin
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Azithromycin Dose Pack Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
azithromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
azithromycin 1.0 1 review for azithromycin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
azithromycin systemic
Brand names:
Azithromycin Dose Pack, Zithromax
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ciprofloxacin 5.5 2 reviews for ciprofloxacin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Brand names:
Cipro, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Zyvox 8.5 8 reviews for Zyvox to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
linezolid systemic
Drug class:
oxazolidinone antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
minocycline 4.0 3 reviews for minocycline to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx D N
Generic name:
minocycline systemic
Brand names:
Minocin, Dynacin, Ximino
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Zithromax Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
azithromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cefadroxil 9.0 1 review for cefadroxil to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
cefadroxil systemic
Brand name:
Duricef
Drug class:
first generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefdinir 2.7 9 reviews for cefdinir to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
cefdinir systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
linezolid 8.4 9 reviews for linezolid to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
linezolid systemic
Brand name:
Zyvox
Drug class:
oxazolidinone antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
amoxicillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin systemic
Drug class:
aminopenicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ceftin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefuroxime systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ceftriaxone 10 1 review for ceftriaxone to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftriaxone systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefuroxime 1.0 1 review for cefuroxime to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
cefuroxime systemic
Brand names:
Ceftin, Zinacef
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cephalexin 10 1 review for cephalexin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
cephalexin systemic
Drug class:
first generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cipro 10 1 review for Cipro to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
clarithromycin 3.5 16 reviews for clarithromycin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
clarithromycin systemic
Brand name:
Biaxin XL
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
doxycycline Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
doxycycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines, miscellaneous antimalarials
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Duricef Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefadroxil systemic
Drug class:
first generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
meropenem Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
meropenem systemic
Brand name:
Merrem
Drug class:
carbapenems
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Augmentin XR 9.0 1 review for Augmentin XR to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Avelox 8.0 1 review for Avelox to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
moxifloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
neomycin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
neomycin topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
cefepime 7.3 3 reviews for cefepime to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
cefepime systemic
Brand name:
Maxipime
Drug class:
fourth generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cipro I.V. Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cipro XR Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
clindamycin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
clindamycin systemic
Drug class:
lincomycin derivatives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cubicin 10 1 review for Cubicin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
daptomycin systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
metronidazole Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
metronidazole systemic
Drug class:
amebicides, miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Minocin Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
minocycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
moxifloxacin 8.0 1 review for moxifloxacin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
moxifloxacin systemic
Brand names:
Avelox, Avelox I.V.
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Amoclan Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
amoxicillin / clavulanate systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
daptomycin 10 1 review for daptomycin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx B N
Generic name:
daptomycin systemic
Brand names:
Cubicin, Cubicin RF, Dapzura RT
Drug class:
miscellaneous antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
levofloxacin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
levofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Maxipime Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefepime systemic
Drug class:
fourth generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Teflaro Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftaroline systemic
Drug class:
next generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Azactam Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
aztreonam systemic
Drug class:
monobactams
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Biaxin XL 10 1 review for Biaxin XL to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
clarithromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ceftazidime Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftazidime systemic
Brand names:
Fortaz, Tazicef
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Centany Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
mupirocin topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Centany AT Kit Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
mupirocin topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Dalvance 1.0 1 review for Dalvance to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
dalbavancin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Dynacin Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
minocycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
erythromycin Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
erythromycin systemic
Drug class:
macrolides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Fortaz Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftazidime systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Garamycin Topical Rate Add review Rx N N
Generic name:
gentamicin topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Merrem Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
meropenem systemic
Drug class:
carbapenems
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nuzyra Rate Add review Rx N
Generic name:
omadacycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tigecycline Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tigecycline systemic
Brand name:
Tygacil
Drug class:
glycylcyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Tygacil Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
tigecycline systemic
Drug class:
glycylcyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
vancomycin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
vancomycin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Zinacef Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefuroxime systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ampicillin / sulbactam Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ampicillin / sulbactam systemic
Brand name:
Unasyn
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Avelox I.V. Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
moxifloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
aztreonam Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
aztreonam systemic
Brand name:
Azactam
Drug class:
monobactams
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Baxdela 10 1 review for Baxdela to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx N
Generic name:
delafloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cefaclor Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefaclor systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cefoxitin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
cefoxitin systemic
Drug class:
second generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ceftaroline Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftaroline systemic
Brand name:
Teflaro
Drug class:
next generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Centany AT Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
mupirocin topical
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cilastatin / imipenem 10 1 review for cilastatin / imipenem to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
cilastatin / imipenem systemic
Brand name:
Primaxin IV
Drug class:
carbapenems
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cubicin RF Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
daptomycin systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dalbavancin 1.0 1 review for dalbavancin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
dalbavancin systemic
Brand name:
Dalvance
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Dapzura RT Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
daptomycin systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
delafloxacin 10 1 review for delafloxacin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx N
Generic name:
delafloxacin systemic
Brand name:
Baxdela
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
dicloxacillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
dicloxacillin systemic
Drug class:
penicillinase resistant penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
G-Myticin Rate Add review Rx N N
Generic name:
gentamicin topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kimyrsa Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
oritavancin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
nafcillin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
nafcillin systemic
Drug class:
penicillinase resistant penicillins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
omadacycline Rate Add review Rx N
Generic name:
omadacycline systemic
Brand name:
Nuzyra
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Orbactiv 1.0 2 reviews for Orbactiv to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
oritavancin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
oritavancin 1.0 2 reviews for oritavancin to treat Skin and Structure Infection Rx C N
Generic name:
oritavancin systemic
Brand names:
Kimyrsa, Orbactiv
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Pirnuo Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
mupirocin topical
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Primaxin IV Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
cilastatin / imipenem systemic
Drug class:
carbapenems
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sivextro Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
tedizolid systemic
Drug class:
oxazolidinone antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tazicef Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ceftazidime systemic
Drug class:
third generation cephalosporins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tedizolid Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
tedizolid systemic
Brand name:
Sivextro
Drug class:
oxazolidinone antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
telavancin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
telavancin systemic
Brand name:
Vibativ
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Unasyn Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ampicillin / sulbactam systemic
Drug class:
penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Vibativ Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
telavancin systemic
Drug class:
glycopeptide antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ximino Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
minocycline systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zevtera Rate Add review Rx U
Generic name:
ceftobiprole medocaril systemic
For consumers:
dosage,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Alternative treatments for Skin and Structure Infection

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Skin and Structure Infection. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Skin and Structure Infection.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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