Condition Guide

Medications for Bacterial Infections

ICD-10: A49

Overview

Bacterial Infections affects approximately Very common — most people experience multiple bacterial infections per year.

62

Total Medications

0

First-Line Options

20

Off-Label Uses

Off-Label Uses

SEMAGLUTIDE

(WEGOVY)Off-Label

Wegovy is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists. It is used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help adults and children aged 12 and older lose weight and keep it off, especially for those with obesity or who are overweight with related health conditions. Wegovy also helps reduce the risk of serious heart problems like heart attack or stroke in adults with existing heart disease and obesity or overweight.

$1,200–$1,800/month

omeprazole

(Prilosec)Off-Label

Omeprazole (brand name: Prilosec) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) available both over-the-counter and by prescription. It reduces stomach acid and is used to treat heartburn, GERD, and stomach ulcers.

$4–$25/month

Generic Available

lovastatin

(Lovastatin)Off-Label

LOVASTATIN (brand name: Lovastatin) is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor). Indications and Usage Therapy with lovastatin should be a component of multiple risk factor intervention in those individuals with dyslipidemia at risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease. Lovastatin should be used in addition to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol as part of a…

$10-$30/month

DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TIMOLOL MALEATE

(DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TIMOLOL MALEATE)Off-Label

DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TIMOLOL MALEATE (brand name: DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TIMOLOL MALEATE) is a Beta-Blockers. 1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to beta-blockers (failed to achieve target IOP…

$50–$150/month

TIMOLOL MALEATE

(Timolol Maleate)Off-Label

Timolol Maleate is an eye drop medication used to treat high pressure inside the eye. It works by helping to reduce the amount of fluid your eye produces, which in turn lowers the pressure. This medication is primarily prescribed for conditions like ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma to help protect your vision.

$50–$150/month

DDORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TIMOLOL MALEATE

(DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TIMOLOL MALETAE)Off-Label

DDORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TIMOLOL MALEATE (brand name: DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TIMOLOL MALETAE) is a Beta-Blockers. 1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to beta-blockers (failed to achieve target IOP…

$200–$500/month

SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE

(Sertraline hydrochloride)Off-Label

Sertraline hydrochloride is an antidepressant medication belonging to a group called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps improve mood and reduce symptoms by affecting a natural substance in the brain called serotonin. This medication is used to treat various conditions like depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

$10–$50/month

ESCITALOPRAM ORAL

(Escitalopram Oral Solution)Off-Label

Escitalopram oral is a medication known as an antidepressant (specifically, an SSRI) that helps improve mood. It is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and children aged 12 and older, as well as generalized anxiety disorder in adults, by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

$200–$500/month

LIRAGLUTIDE

(Victoza)Off-Label

Liraglutide (Victoza) is a type of medicine that mimics a natural hormone in your body. It is prescribed to help adults and children aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels, and it can also lower the risk of serious heart problems like heart attack or stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes and existing heart disease. It works by helping your body release insulin when needed and reducing the amount of sugar your liver makes.

$900–$1,200/month

EMPAGLIFLOZIN

(Jardiance)Off-Label

Empagliflozin (Jardiance) is a medication that helps your kidneys remove extra sugar from your body through urine. It is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar, and also helps reduce the risk of heart-related problems and hospitalizations in adults with heart failure or chronic kidney disease.

$550–$700/month

BEXAGLIFLOZIN

(Bexagliflozin)Off-Label

Bexagliflozin is a medication used alongside diet and exercise to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. It works by helping your kidneys remove more sugar from your body through your urine. This helps lower high blood sugar.

$350–$600/month

EMPAGLIFLOZIN, LINAGLIPTIN, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

(Trijardy XR)Off-Label

Trijardy XR is a combination medicine used by adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise, to help lower blood sugar levels. It combines three different medications that work in various ways to help your body manage sugar. For some adults with type 2 diabetes and existing heart disease, it can also help reduce the risk of heart-related death.

$600–$900/month

EMPAGLIFLOZIN, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

(Synjardy XR)Off-Label

Synjardy XR is a combination medicine that helps adults and children (10 years and older) with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. It works by helping your body remove excess sugar through your urine and by reducing the amount of sugar your liver makes and your body absorbs. For adults with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease, it also helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular death.

$500–$800/month

DAPAGLIFLOZIN

(DAPAGLIFLOZIN)Off-Label

Dapagliflozin (brand name: DAPAGLIFLOZIN) is a medication that helps your kidneys remove excess sugar from your body. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease by improving blood sugar control and protecting your heart and kidneys.

$450–$600/month

CANAGLIFLOZIN

(INVOKANA)Off-Label

Invokana (canagliflozin) is a medication for adults and children aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar by causing the kidneys to remove more sugar from the body through urine. For adults with type 2 diabetes and existing heart or kidney disease, Invokana also helps reduce the risk of serious heart problems, hospitalization for heart failure, and progression of kidney disease.

$500–$750/month

ERTUGLIFLOZIN

(STEGLATRO)Off-Label

STEGLATRO (ertugliflozin) is a medication called an SGLT2 inhibitor, used to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. It works by helping your kidneys remove more sugar from your body through your urine, which lowers your overall blood sugar. This medication is used along with diet and exercise.

$400–$700/month

VALSARTAN

(Valsartan)Off-Label

VALSARTAN (brand name: Valsartan) is a ARBs. 1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: Hypertension in adults and children six years and older, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial…

$10–$40/month

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

(Diclofenac Sodium)Off-Label

DICLOFENAC SODIUM (brand name: Diclofenac Sodium) is a NSAIDs. 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diclofenac sodium topical solution, USP is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee(s) (1). Diclofenac sodium topical solution is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis…

$10-$30/month

DICLOFENAC SODIUM, CAPSAICIN

(Lextol)Off-Label

DICLOFENAC SODIUM, CAPSAICIN (brand name: Lextol) is a NSAIDs. 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diclofenac sodium topical solution, USP is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee(s) (1). Diclofenac sodium topical solution is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis…

$200–$500/month

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

(Ketorolac Tromethamine)Off-Label

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE (brand name: Ketorolac Tromethamine) is a NSAIDs. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Ketorolac Tromethamine Tablets USP and other treatment options before deciding to use Ketorolac Tromethamine Tablets USP. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment…

$10–$50/month

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