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1. www.drugs.com › article › antibioticsAntibiotics 101: List of Common Names, Types & Their Uses

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   Learn about antibiotics, anti-infectives, and how to use them correctly. Find out the top 10 infections, generic and brand drugs, and antibiotic classes with examples.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_antibioticsList of antibiotics - Wikipedia

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   Antibiotics by class Generic name Brand names Common uses Possible side effects Mechanism of action Aminoglycosides; Amikacin: Amikin: Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Effective against aerobic bacteria (not obligate/facultative anaerobes) and tularemia ...

   Generic Name	Brand Names	Common Uses [4]	Possible Side Effects [4]
   Amikacin	Amikin	Infections caused by Gram-negative ...	Hearing loss Vertigo Kidney damage
   Gentamicin	Garamycin	Infections caused by Gram-negative ...	Hearing loss Vertigo Kidney damage
   Kanamycin	Kantrex	Infections caused by Gram-negative ...	Hearing loss Vertigo Kidney damage
   Neomycin	Neo-Fradin [5]	Infections caused by Gram-negative ...	Hearing loss Vertigo Kidney damage

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3. www.healthline.com › health › antibioticsWhat Are the Most Common Antibiotics? - Healthline

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   • Penicillins. Penicillins are a common treatment for a variety of skin conditions. They also treat middle ear, kidney, and blood infections. Penicillin antibiotics are effective at killing Staphylococci and Streptococci infections.
   • Cephalosporins. Cephalosporins often treat gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and sinusitis. They also treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), epididymo-orchitis, and cellulitis.
   • Tetracyclines. Tetracyclines are a group of antibiotics with anti-inflammatory properties that can treat several bacterial infections. They commonly treat chest, urethral, and pelvic infections.
   • Macrolides. Macrolides are an antibiotic group with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. They can treat strains of bacteria that are resistant to penicillin.

4. www.verywellhealth.com › antibiotics-factsheet-5221124Common Types and Names of Antibiotics - Verywell Health

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Learn about the different classes, names, and uses of antibiotics, medicines that treat bacterial infections. Find out when to take antibiotics, how to avoid antibiotic resistance, and what side effects to watch out for.

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5. www.merckmanuals.com › home › infectionsOverview of Antibiotics - Infections - Merck Manual Consumer ...

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   Learn about antibiotics, drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Find out how antibiotics are selected, how they work, and what side effects and resistance they may have.

6. www.healthgrades.com › types-of-antibioticsAntibiotics: Types, Uses, Side Effects, and More - Healthgrades

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Learn about different types of antibiotics, their uses, side effects, and examples. Find out how to take antibiotics correctly and prevent resistance.

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   What are the different types of antibiotics?

   • Some antibiotics break down cell walls, while others inhibit protein production. This kills or prevents bacteria from reproducing and spreading. Oral antibiotics are available in liquid, tablet, and capsule form. Topical antibiotics include skin creams, sprays, and ointments. Eye ointments, eye drops, and ear drops are also available.

   What Are the Most Common Antibiotics? - Healthline

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   What are antibiotics & anti-infectives?

   • From treatments for painful strep throat or ear infections as a child, to burning urinary tract infections or itchy skin infections as an adult, antibiotics are one of the most highly utilized and important medication classes we have in medicine. Understanding the vast world of antibiotics and anti-infectives is no easy task.

   Antibiotics 101: List of Common Names, Types & Their Uses - Drugs.com

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   What type of antibiotic cures every infection?

   • There is no one type of antibiotic that cures every infection. Antibiotics specifically treat infections caused by bacteria, such as Staph ., Strep., or E. coli ., and either kill the bacteria (bactericidal) or keep it from reproducing and growing (bacteriostatic). Antibiotics do not work against any viral infection.

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8. my.clevelandclinic.org › 16386-antibioticsAntibiotics: What To Know - Cleveland Clinic

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   May 24, 2023 · Learn about antibiotics, powerful medications that treat bacterial infections. Find out how they work, when to use them, what forms they come in and what types they are.