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Bacterial meningitis
Approved treatments
- Ramycin
Fusidic acid works by inhibiting the function of the bacterial ribosome, preventing the production of essential proteins. - Garamycin · Merck & Co.
- Tobi · Novartis
- Claforan · Sterimax
- Unasyn · Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Vantobra · Pfizer
- Gentamicin · Merck & Co.
- Nebcin · University Hospital, Lille
- Ceftriaxon · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
- Merrem · National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
- Arikayce Kit · Bristol-Myers Squibb
Amikacin works by binding to bacterial ribosomes, inhibiting protein synthesis and ultimately killing the bacteria. - Fortaz · Pai Holdings Pharm
Fortaz works by binding to penicillin-binding proteins on bacterial cell walls, preventing them from forming a strong cell wall and ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. - Merrem · Pfizer
Meropenem works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. - Zinacef · GSK
Zinacef works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. - Fortaz · Pai Holdings Pharm
Bactericidal agent inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis with beta-lactamase resistance. - Rocephin · Generic (originally Roche)
- Ceftazidim · Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Clinical guidelines
- FDA label — 1L
Ceftazidime is indicated for the treatment of central nervous system infections, including meningitis, caused by Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis. It has also been used successfully in a limited number of cases of meningitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Competitive intelligence
For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:
- Bacterial meningitis patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
- Bacterial meningitis treatment landscape brief
- Bacterial meningitis treatment updates RSS
Frequently asked questions about Bacterial meningitis
What drugs treat Bacterial meningitis?
Tracked treatments include Ramycin, Garamycin, Tobi, Claforan, Unasyn, Vantobra, Gentamicin, Nebcin.
What is the treatment for Bacterial meningitis?
Standard treatment for Bacterial meningitis includes Ramycin, Garamycin, Tobi, Claforan, Unasyn. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
What are the treatment guidelines for Bacterial meningitis?
FDA label publishes guidelines for Bacterial meningitis. 1 guideline references tracked.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Bacterial meningitis patent cliff · Bacterial meningitis CI report
- Treatment: Ramycin
- Treatment: Garamycin · Merck & Co.
- Treatment: Tobi · Novartis
- Treatment: Claforan · Sterimax
- Treatment: Unasyn · Bristol-Myers Squibb
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing