Pleuromutilin Antibiotics

Pleuromutilin antibiotics are used to treat skin infections. They work by killing the bacteria on the skin causing the infection.

Why are pleuromutilin antibiotics prescribed?

Pneumonia (50%)
Skin Infection (50%)

How are these percentages calculated?

Key takeaways

Pleuromutilin antibiotics are used to treat skin infections and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). These antibiotics work by blocking bacterial proteins from being made, which stops the bacteria from growing and spreading. Pleuromutilin antibiotics come in different forms, including topical ointments and oral tablets. Examples include retapamulin (Altabax) for topical use and lefamulin (Xenleta) for intravenous use. You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Pleuromutilin Antibiotics medications

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Altabax

as low as$373

RETAPAMULIN treats skin infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat yeast infections or infections caused by viruses.

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Xenleta

as low as$4,167

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

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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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