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Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Cephalosporin antibiotics are used to treat ear infections, lower respiratory infections, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, pneumonia, and sinus Infections. They work by slowing the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection.

Why are cephalosporin antibiotics prescribed?

  1. Upper Respiratory Infection (16%)
  2. Skin Infection (16%)
  3. Ear Infection (16%)
  4. Lower Respiratory Infection (15%)
  5. Urinary Tract Infection (14%)
  6. Bacterial Infection (13%)
  7. Sinus Infection (5%)
  8. Pneumonia (4%)
  9. Lyme Disease (1%)
  10. Meningitis (0%)

Key takeaways

Cephalosporin antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. They also have other uses, including treating ear infections and certain types of sexually transmitted infections. They work killing the bacteria by preventing them from making their own protective covering. These medications come in different forms, including oral pills and injectable solutions. Examples include cephalexin (Keflex), cefdinir, cefuroxime, cefpodoxime, and cefixime (Suprax). Your prescriber will help you choose the form that best fits your needs.

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cephalexin

as low as$9
Cephalexin is an inexpensive drug used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available as a generic. Generic cephalexin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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cefdinir

as low as$16
Cefdinir is a moderately priced drug used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. it will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. It is more popular than comparable drugs. Cefdinir is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic cefdinir is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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cefazolin

as low as$4
CEFAZOLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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ceftriaxone

as low as$4
CEFTRIAXONE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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cefadroxil

as low as$9
CEFADROXIL treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

as low as$11
CEFUROXIME treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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cefaclor

as low as$18
CEFACLOR treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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cefprozil

as low as$28
CEFPROZIL treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Suprax (cefixime)

as low as$35
CEFIXIME treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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cefpodoxime

as low as$37
CEFPODOXIME treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Maxipime (cefepime)

as low as$41
CEFEPIME treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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cefaclor ER

as low as$44
CEFACLOR treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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cefditoren

as low as$206
Cefditoren is part of the Cephalosporin Antibiotics class and treats Pneumonia, Skin Infection and Bacterial Infection. Cephalosporin antibiotics are used to treat ear infections, lower respiratory infections, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, pneumonia, and sinus Infections. They work by slowing the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. Cefditoren is only available as a generic drug.
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Fetroja

as low as$2,235
CEFIDEROCOL treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Teflaro

as low as$22,182
CEFTAROLINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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cefotaxime

CEFOTAXIME treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Zevtera

Zevtera is part of the Cephalosporin Antibiotics class and treats Pneumonia, Skin Infection and Bacterial Infection. Cephalosporin antibiotics are used to treat ear infections, lower respiratory infections, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, pneumonia, and sinus Infections. They work by slowing the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. Zevtera is only available as a brand name drug.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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