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Skin Infection

Skin Infection

Skin infections may be caused by bacteria (e.g. staphylococcal infections), a fungus (e.g. athlete’s foot), parasites (e.g. body lice or scabies) or a virus (such as shingles, warts or herpes simplex).

Symptoms of a skin infection depend on the cause, but common signs are inflammation, itching, redness, sores, pus-filled sores or lesions, a fever, and wounds that do not heal as quickly as they should. Skin infections are often confused with eczema as the conditions often have similar symptoms.

Treatment of skin infections usually involves taking medication or applying topical treatments to alleviate symptoms and target the cause of infection. Drug classes commonly used to treat skin infections are antibiotics, including streptogramin antibiotics, penicillinase-sensitive penicillin antibiotics, penicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor combination antibiotics, macrolide antibiotics, 1st generation cephalosporin antibiotics, 2nd generation cephalosporin and cephamycin antibiotics, 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotics, anaerobicides, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, macrolide antibiotics, rifamycin antibiotics, and 1st generation cephalosporin antibiotics.

Other medications used to treat skin infections include antiinfectives for treatment of acne, anaerobicides, and combinations of corticosteroids with antibacterials.

Drugs Used To Treat Skin Infection:

Photo of the drug Zyvox. Zyvox
Oxazolidinone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Pneumonia, cellulitis, nosocomial pneumonia, vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), community-acquired pneumonia.
No drug image available Altabax
Topical Antibacterial Agents, Other
Commonly used to treat impetigo, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Zithromax. Zithromax
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Salmonella, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia.


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Drugs related to Skin Infection:

Photo of the drug Zyvox. Zyvox
Oxazolidinone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Pneumonia, cellulitis, nosocomial pneumonia, vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), community-acquired pneumonia.
No drug image available Altabax
Topical Antibacterial Agents, Other
Commonly used to treat impetigo, Skin Infection.
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 Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin
Penicillinase-Sensitive Penicillin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Bacterial Infection, Dental Care, Duodenal Ulcer, Ear Infection.
Photo of the drug Flagyl. Flagyl
Anaerobicides
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Amoebiasis, Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis, Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Infection.
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 Bactroban. Bactroban
Topical Antibacterial Agents, Other
Commonly used to treat impetigo, Skin Infection, Upper Respiratory Infection.
Photo of the drug Centany. Centany
Topical Antibacterial Agents, Other
Commonly used to treat impetigo, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Mupirocin. Mupirocin
Topical Antibacterial Agents, Other
Commonly used to treat impetigo, 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 Erythromycin. Erythromycin
Ophthalmological Anti-infectives
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, syphilis, urinary tract infection (UTI), Skin Infection.
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 Cortisporin. Cortisporin
Combinations of Corticosteroids with Antibacterials
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, bacterial conjunctivitis, ophthalmic infection, otitis externa, dermatitis.
No drug image available Azactam
Monobactam Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Gastrointestinal Infection, Pneumonia, burn wound infection.
Photo of the drug Keflex. Keflex
1st Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Cystitis, Bacterial Infection, Ear Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections.
Photo of the drug Cleocin. Cleocin
Gynecological Antibiotics and Sulfonamides
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, bone and joint infections.
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 Alcortin A. Alcortin A
Combinations of Corticosteroids with Antibacterials
Commonly used to treat Athlete's Foot, Itching, Jock Itch, Ringworm, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Orbactiv. Orbactiv
Glycopeptide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat cellulitis, erysipelas, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Centany At . Centany At
Topical Antibacterial Agents, Other
Commonly used to treat impetigo, Skin Infection, Upper Respiratory Infection.
Photo of the drug Ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Bacterial Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, anthrax prophylaxis.
No drug image available Merrem
Carbapenem Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Gastrointestinal Infection, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Azithromycin. Azithromycin
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat gonorrhea.
Photo of the drug Ery-tab. Ery-tab
Ophthalmological Anti-infectives
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, syphilis, urinary tract infection (UTI), Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Metronidazole. Metronidazole
Topical Rosacea Agents
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Amoebiasis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Gastrointestinal Infection, Pneumonia, acne rosacea.
Photo of the drug Vytone. Vytone
Combinations of Corticosteroids with Antibacterials
Commonly used to treat Athlete's Foot, Itching, Jock Itch, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Dermasorb Af Complete Kit. Dermasorb Af Complete Kit
Combinations of Corticosteroids with Antifungals
Commonly used to treat Athlete's Foot, Candidiasis, Jock Itch, Skin Infection.
No drug image available Vancomycin
Glycopeptide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat pseudomembranous colitis.
No drug image available Sivextro
Oxazolidinone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Baxdela. Baxdela
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Bicillin L-a. Bicillin L-a
Penicillinase-Sensitive Penicillin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Ear Infection, scarlet fever, Skin Infection, Upper Respiratory Infection.
Photo of the drug Ofloxacin. Ofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Pneumonia, bacterial conjunctivitis, otitis externa, otitis media.
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 Cefaclor. Cefaclor
2nd Generation Cephalosporin and Cephamycin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Cystitis, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, otitis media, lower respiratory tract infections.
Photo of the drug Ala-quin. Ala-quin
Combinations of Corticosteroids with Antifungals
Commonly used to treat Jock Itch, Ringworm, Skin Allergy, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Cephalexin. Cephalexin
1st Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Cystitis, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections, cellulitis, otitis media.
Photo of the drug Clindamycin. Clindamycin
Anaerobicides
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Vaginosis, Pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, bone and joint infections, cellulitis, empyema.
Photo of the drug Cefazolin. Cefazolin
1st Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, biliary tract infections, bone and joint infections, septicemia, endocarditis.
Photo of the drug Spectracef. Spectracef
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Bronchitis, Pneumonia, community-acquired pneumonia, Skin Infection, Upper Respiratory Infection.
No drug image available Zosyn
Penicillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Pneumonia, appendicitis, cellulitis, intraabdominal infections, nosocomial pneumonia, community-acquired pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Gentamicin. Gentamicin
Topical Aminoglycosides, Plain or in Combination
Commonly used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, dacryocystitis, keratoconjunctivitis, keratitis.
Photo of the drug Cefadroxil. Cefadroxil
1st Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Cystitis, impetigo, urinary tract infection (UTI), Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Polysporin. Polysporin
Topical Polypeptide Anti-infectives, Plain or in Combination
Commonly used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, burn wound infection, ophthalmic infection, skin abrasion, keratoconjunctivitis.
Photo of the drug Rifampin. Rifampin
Antibiotics for Treatment of Tuberculosis
Commonly used to treat tuberculosis infection, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Cubicin. Cubicin
Lipopeptide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat endocarditis, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Ovace Plus. Ovace Plus
Topical Sulfonamides
Commonly used to treat seborrheic dermatitis, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Sulfacetamide. Sulfacetamide
Sulfur Preparations for Treatment of Acne
Commonly used to treat Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Sulfacetamide Sodium. Sulfacetamide Sodium
Ophthalmological Anti-infectives
Commonly used to treat Sinus Infections, Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Synercid. Synercid
Streptogramin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Skin Infection.
Photo of the drug Eryped. Eryped
Macrolide Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Skin Infection, Upper Respiratory Infection.
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Commonly used to treat Skin Infection.

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