Medications for Diarrhea
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Diarrhea.
Found 14 Approved Drugs for Diarrhea
Ciprofloxacin
Brand Names
Cipro, Cipro HC, Cetraxal, Ciprodex, Otovel, Ciloxan
Ciprofloxacin
Brand Names
Cipro, Cipro HC, Cetraxal, Ciprodex, Otovel, Ciloxan
Form: Injection, Ointment, Tablet, Kit, Suspension, Solution
Method of administration: Auricular (otic), Oral, Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Topical
FDA approval date: October 22, 1987
Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with the following infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated: Skin and Skin Structure Infections ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. ), Bone and Joint Infections.
Trimethoprim
Brand Names
Sulfamethox-TMP, Sulfatrim, Sulfamethoxazole, Bactrim, Sulfameth
Trimethoprim
Brand Names
Sulfamethox-TMP, Sulfatrim, Sulfamethoxazole, Bactrim, Sulfameth
Form: Injection, Tablet, Suspension, Solution
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Ophthalmic
FDA approval date: July 01, 1983
Classification: Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitor Antibacterial
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to empiric selection of therapy. Urinary Tract Infections: For the treatment of urinary tract infections due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis and Proteus vulgaris. It is recommended that initial episodes of uncomplicated urinary tract infections be treated with a single effective antibacterial agent rather than the combination. Acute Otitis Media: For the treatment of acute otitis media in pediatric patients due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae when in the judgment of the physician sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim offers some advantage over the use of other antimicrobial agents. To date, there are limited data on the safety of repeated use of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim in pediatric patients under two years of age. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is not indicated for prophylactic or prolonged administration in otitis media at any age. Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults: For the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzaewhen a physician deems that sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim could offer some advantage over the use of a single antimicrobial agent. Shigellosis: For the treatment of enteritis caused by susceptible strains of Shigella flexneri and Shigella sonnei when antibacterial therapy is indicated. Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia: For the treatment of documented Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia and for prophylaxis against P. jiroveci pneumonia in individuals who are immunosuppressed and considered to be at an increased risk of developing P. jiroveci pneumonia. Traveler's Diarrhea in Adults: For the treatment of traveler's diarrhea due to susceptible strains of enterotoxigenic E. coli.
Octreotide Acetate
Brand Names
Sandostatin, Octreotide, Bynfezia
Octreotide Acetate
Brand Names
Sandostatin, Octreotide, Bynfezia
Form: Injection, Kit
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: October 21, 1988
Classification: Somatostatin Analog
Sandostatin Injection is a somatostatin analogue indicated: Acromegaly : To reduce blood levels of growth hormone (GH) and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1; somatomedin C) in acromegaly patients who have had inadequate response to or cannot be treated with surgical resection, pituitary irradiation, and bromocriptine mesylate at maximally tolerated doses.
Clindamycin
Brand Names
ClindaCare, Cleocin, Xaciato, Neuac, Clindacin ETZ, Tretinion, Clindesse, Clindacin, Tretinoin, Clindamycin Phoaphate, Altreno, Benzaclin, Twyneo, Atralin, ZIANA, Tri-Luma, Vesanoid, Clindagel, Retin-A, Acanya, Renova, Onexton
Clindamycin
Brand Names
ClindaCare, Cleocin, Xaciato, Neuac, Clindacin ETZ, Tretinion, Clindesse, Clindacin, Tretinoin, Clindamycin Phoaphate, Altreno, Benzaclin, Twyneo, Atralin, ZIANA, Tri-Luma, Vesanoid, Clindagel, Retin-A, Acanya, Renova, Onexton
Form: Solution, Lotion, Injection, Suppository, Cream, Aerosol, Kit, Granule, Powder, Swab, Capsule, Gel
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Vaginal, Intramuscular, Topical
FDA approval date: May 22, 1970
Classification: Lincosamide Antibacterial
TWYNEO is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 9 years of age and older. TWYNEO is a combination tretinoin, a retinoid, and benzoyl peroxide indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 9 years of age and older. ( 1 )
Xifaxan
Generic Name
Rifaximin
Xifaxan
Generic Name
Rifaximin
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: July 25, 2004
Classification: Rifamycin Antibacterial
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of XIFAXAN and other antibacterial drugs, XIFAXAN when used to treat infection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. XIFAXAN is a rifamycin antibacterial indicated for: Treatment of travelers’ diarrhea (TD) caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.
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