Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Drugs used to treat Pneumonia The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

2024年2月23日 · Pneumonia usually does not cause permanent damage to the lungs. Rarely, pneumonia causes infected fluid to collect around the outside of the lung, called an empyema. The empyema may need to be drained with a special tube or surgery. With aspiration pneumonia, the affected lung may develop a lung abscess that needs many weeks of antibiotic therapy.

2024年10月11日 · The appropriate antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia depend on your specific infection, overall health, and local patterns of antibiotic resistance. Your doctor will consider factors like your age, weight, allergies, and any prior antibiotic use.

2024年12月2日 · Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. You can become infected if you come in contact with someone who is sick. You can get pneumonia if you recently had surgery or needed a ventilator to help you breathe. Pneumonia can also be caused by accidentally inhaling saliva or small pieces of food.

Medications for Aspiration Pneumonia Other names: Anaerobic Pneumonia; Aspiration of vomitus; Aspiration Pneumonitis; Chemical Pneumonitis; Necrotizing Pneumonia Aspiration pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tubes caused by inhaling foreign material, usually food, drink, vomit, or secretions from the mouth into the lungs.

2024年12月2日 · A pneumonia vaccine can help lower your risk for pneumonia. Children routinely receive 4 doses of the pneumonia vaccine, starting at 2 months. For adults, the vaccine may be recommended every 5 years, starting at age 65. Other vaccines can help lower the risk for infections that can become serious for a person who has pneumonia.

Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list. Rx: Prescription only. OTC: Over-the-counter. Rx/OTC: Prescription or Over-the-counter. Off-label: This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. EUA

Compare risks and benefits of common medications used for Pneumonia. Find the most popular drugs, view ratings and user reviews. (Page 2)

Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list. Rx: Prescription only. OTC: Over-the-counter. Rx/OTC: Prescription or Over-the-counter. Off-label: This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. EUA

Other names: Interstitial Pneumonia; Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a term that is used to describe a large group of lung conditions, most of which cause scarring (fibrosis) of lung tissue.