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acyclovir
Antiviral
herpes simplex, herpes zoster, herpes encephalitis (IV), varicella-zoster virus (shingles), acute treatment of chickenpox
(Zovirax)
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amoxicillin
penicillin antibiotic
upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, H. pylori infections
(Amoxil, Trimox)
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amoxicillin + clavulanate
penicillin/beta-lactamase inhibitor antibiotic
upper & lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, mixed aerobic & anaerobic infections
(Augmentin)
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azithromycin
macrolide antibiotic
community-aquired upper & lower respiratory tract infections, clamydia, treatment & prophylaxis of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare complex (MAI or MAC), skin & skin structure infections, syphilis
(Zithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax)
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cefdinir
cephalosporin antibiotic (3rd generation)
upper respiratory tract infections, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, community-acquired pneumonia
(Omnicef)
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cephalexin
cephalosporin antibiotic (1st generation)
upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections
(Keflex, Keftab, Keflet)
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chlorhexadine gluconate
antiseptic, germoside
oral rinse for gingivitis, peridontitis
(Peridex, Periogard)
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ciprofloxacin
floroquinolone antibiotic
upper & lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin & soft tissue infections, osteomyelitis, infectious diarrhea, anthrax
(Cipro)
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clarithromycin
macrolide antibiotic
community-aquired upper & lower respiratory tract infections, skin & skin structure infections, treatment of MAI or MAC, H. pylori infection (in combination with amoxicillin and omeprazole or lansoprazole)
(Biaxin, Biaxin XL)
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clotrimazole + betamethazone
antifungal/corticosteroid combo
topical tx: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, allergic or inflammatory diseases (ie, rashes)
(Lotrisone)
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doxycycline
tetracycline antibiotic
community-aquired upper & lower respiratory tract infections, chlamydia, Rocky Mt spotted fever, typhus fever, Q fever, rickettsial pox/fever, Lyme disease, plaque, tularemia
(Vibramycin, Peristat, Vibra-Tabs)
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fluconazole
antifungal
Candida infections of the vagina, oropharyngeal cavity, esophagus, bloodstream, and visceral organs; Cryptococcal meningitis
(Difulcan)
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ketoconazole
antifungal (topical)
dandruff, cutaneous candidiasis, tinea pedis, tinea infections, seborrheic dermatitis
(Nizoral)
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levofloxacin
fluoroquinolone antibiotic
upper & lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, acute pyelonephritis, skin & soft tissue infections
(Levaquin)
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metronidazole
nitroimidazole antibiotic
amebiasis, anaerobic bacterial infections, C. difficile infection, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, gacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, H. pylori (in combination with other meds), surgical prophylaxis in GI surgery
(Flagyl)
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minocycline
tetracycline antibiotic
community-aquired upper & lower respiratory tract infections, chlamydia, Rocky Mt spotted fever, typhus fever, Q fever, ricketttsial pox/fever, Lyme disease, plaque, tularemia
(Minocin, Arestin)
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moxifloxacin
fluoroquinolone antibiotic
upper & lower respiratory tract infections, skin & soft tissue infections, not for UTI; EYE - bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye); do not use for optical viral or fungal infections
(Avelox, Vigamox [opthalmic])
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mupirocin
topical antibiotic
topical treatment of impetigo, secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions due to susceptible strains of Staph aureus and Strep pyogenes, MRSA infections of the nasal cavity
(Bactroban)
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nitrofurantoin
nitrofuran antibiotic
UTIs - urinary tract infections (acute uncomplicated cystitis)
((Macrodantin, Macrobid)
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penicillin V potassium
penicillin antibiotic
treatmetn of streptococcal and pneumococcal infections, Vincint's Disease, prophylaxis of recurrent rheumatic fever and/or chorea, bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis in those with valvular heart disease
((Veetids, Pen-VK, V-Cillin)
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sulfamethoxazole + trimethorprim
sulfonamide, folic acid antagonist, combo antibiotic
UTIs, upper & lower respiratory tract infections, skin & skin structure infections, treatment & prophylaxis of pneumocytis pneumonitis (PCP), traveler's diarrhea
(Bactrim, Septra)
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valacyclovir
antiviral
herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes, cold sores (herpes labialis)
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