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    Antibiotics for Pneumonia

    Antibiotics for Pneumonia



    Examples

    Macrolides

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Zithromax, Zmax, azithromycin
    Biaxin clarithromycin
    Eryc, EryPed, Ery-Tab erythromycin

    Tetracyclines

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Doryx, Vibramycin, doxycycline

    Fluoroquinolones

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Factive gemifloxacin
    Levaquin levofloxacin
    Avelox moxifloxacin

    Cephalosporins

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
      cefaclor
      cefadroxil
      cefprozil
    Ceftin cefuroxime
    Keflex cephalexin

    Penicillins

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
      amoxicillin
    Augmentin amoxicillin with clavulanate
      ampicillin
      piperacillin
    Timentin ticarcillin with clavulanate

    Vancomycin

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Vancocin vancomycin


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