Augmentin Duo
Combo Antibiotic for bacterial infections.
☞ Amoxicillin
☞ Clavulante / clavulanic acid
Bactrim
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole combination antibiotic for bacterial infections incl. ear infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, UTIs, intestinal infections, etc...
Ceclor
Ceclor is related chemically to penicillin. Pt's allergic to penicillin will react to ceclor.
Cefriaxone
Antibiotic for infections
Cephalexin ☞ Keflex
Belongs to a class of antibiotics called "cephalosporins." Similar action and side effects to Penicillin.
Clarithromycin
Antibiotic used for bacterial infections.
Macrodantin (Nitrofurantoin)
An antibacterial medication used to treat urinary tract infections, not as effective for kidney infections.
Metronidazole
IVAB
Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
An antibacterial medication used to treat urinary tract infections, not as effective for kidney infections.
Piperacillin Tazobactam
Combination drug comprised of:
☞ antibiotic, piperacillin
☞ β-lactamase inhibitor
Tetracycline
Oral antibiotic
Trimethoprin
Antibiotic, mainly for bladder infections
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