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Sinus Infections

Sinus Infections

Sinus infections are a common ailment caused by a bacterial or viral infection and resulting in inflammation of the tissues in the sinuses. Viral infections account for around nine out of ten sinus infections in adults.

Also called sinusitis, sinus infections occur when fluid is trapped or blocked in the sinuses, allowing germs to grow and infections to take hold. Certain medical conditions increase the likelihood of a sinus infection developing, such as a common cold, a weak immune system, nasal polyps, allergies, and structural problems in the sinuses themselves.

Common symptoms of a sinus infection include headaches, coughing, fever, fatigue, nasal congestion, loss of smell, bad breath, and facial pressure, particularly behind the eyes.

Treatment of sinus infections depends on the severity of the case and the cause of the infection. Bacterial sinus infections may be treated with antibiotics, but the majority of infections will clear up without medication. Measures to help with sinus infections include using a humidifier and using a saline solution to clear the sinuses.

Over-the-counter and prescription medications may be used to alleviate symptoms. Drug classes used to treat sinus infections are fluoroquinolone antibiotics, macrolide antibiotics, 2nd generation cephalosporin and cephamycin antibiotics, 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotics, and penicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor combination antibiotics. 

Drugs Used To Treat Sinus Infections:

Photo of the drug Zithromax. Zithromax
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Salmonella, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Augmentin. Augmentin
Penicillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Cystitis, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Levofloxacin. Levofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Eye Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, scarlet fever, urinary tract infection (UTI), Sinus Infections, Skin Infection.


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Drugs related to Sinus Infections:

Photo of the drug Zithromax. Zithromax
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Salmonella, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Augmentin. Augmentin
Penicillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Cystitis, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Levofloxacin. Levofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Eye Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, scarlet fever, urinary tract infection (UTI), Sinus Infections, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Levaquin. Levaquin
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, anthrax prophylaxis, bacterial conjunctivitis, cellulitis.
Photo of the drug Cipro. Cipro
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Bacterial Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, anthrax prophylaxis.
Photo of the drug Biaxin. Biaxin
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Bacterial Infection, Duodenal Ulcer, Ear Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media.
Photo of the drug Ceftin. Ceftin
2nd Generation Cephalosporin and Cephamycin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Lyme Disease, otitis media.
Photo of the drug Avelox. Avelox
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat sinusitis.
Photo of the drug Ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Bacterial Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, anthrax prophylaxis.
Photo of the drug Azithromycin. Azithromycin
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, bacterial conjunctivitis, otitis media, chlamydia infection.
No drug image available R-tanna
Sedating Antihistamine and Decongestant Combinations
Commonly used to treat Common Cold Symptoms, nasal congestion, Sinus Infections.
Photo of the drug Cefdinir. Cefdinir
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Ear Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, Sinus Infections.
Photo of the drug Cefprozil. Cefprozil
2nd Generation Cephalosporin and Cephamycin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, otitis media, Sinus Infections, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Cefpodoxime. Cefpodoxime
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Pneumonia, urinary tract infection (UTI), Sinus Infections, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Clarithromycin. Clarithromycin
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Duodenal Ulcer, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia.
No drug image available Zmax
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Pneumonia, community-acquired pneumonia, Sinus Infections.
Photo of the drug Unasyn. Unasyn
Penicillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat cellulitis, gynecologic infections, intraabdominal infections, diabetic foot ulcer, Sinus Infections.
Photo of the drug Clarithromy. Clarithromy
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Sinus Infections.
Photo of the drug Sulfacetamide Sodium. Sulfacetamide Sodium
Ophthalmological Anti-infectives
Commonly used to treat Sinus Infections, Skin Infection.

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