Condition

Meningitis

Antibiotics and treatments for meningitis and brain infections

30 drugs
2 OTC
30 Prescription

Antifungal

Fights fungal infections in the body

2

Antibiotic

Penicillin-type

1

Antibiotic

Penicillin combination

1

Antibiotic

Penicillin

4

Benzylpenicillin sodium

Prescription

Serious bacterial infections like pneumonia, meningitis (brain infection), septicaemia (blood infection), throat infections, wound infections, sexually transmitted infections like syphilis and gonorrhoea, tetanus, and skin infections

Benzylpenicillin InjectionBenzylpenicillin Sodium for Injection 1 MegDerm Crystalline Penicillin InjectionGlobal Young Crystalline Penicillin G. InjectionKrystapen Injection 1 MegaMarleypen InjectionNelb Penicillin Injection 1 MegaRicnos Crystalline Penicillin Powder For Injection

Crystalline Penicillin

Prescription

Serious infections like pneumonia, meningitis (infection of the brain covering), blood infection (sepsis), throat infection, wound infection, heart valve infection, tetanus, and other severe bacterial infections

Global Young Crystalline Penicillin G. Injection 1 MegaXtapen Injection

Procaine Benzylpenicillin

Prescription

Syphilis, gonorrhea, chest infections (pneumonia), skin infections, sore throat from bacteria, wound infections, yaws

Ricnos Fortified Procaine Penicillin Powder For InjectionShepcain Fortified procaine penicillin Injection

Procaine Benzylpenicillin; Benzylpenicillin Sodium

Prescription

Serious bacterial infections, pneumonia, sexually transmitted infections like syphilis and gonorrhoea, skin infections, wound infections, throat infections, ear infections, chest infections

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Antibiotic

Fourth-generation Cephalosporin

1

Antibiotic

Third-generation Cephalosporin

3

Antibiotic

Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor

3

Antibiotic with Local Anaesthetic

Cephalosporin

1

Antibiotic

Kills bacteria that cause infections

2

Corticosteroid

steroid anti-inflammatory

1

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

eye preparation

2

Corticosteroid

anti-inflammatory steroid

1

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

Reduces swelling and fights infections

1

Anti-tuberculosis

combination antibiotic

1

Vaccine

Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine

2

Vaccine

Meningococcal conjugate vaccine

2

Antibiotic

Carbapenem

1

Antibiotic

Glycopeptide

1

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have a stiff neck that does not go away with movement, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you experience severe headache that is worse when you sit up or stand up, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you have a fever that lasts for more than 3 days or is very high (over 38°C), go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.
  • If you have difficulty speaking, confusion, or trouble understanding what people are saying, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you have a rash or spots that appear on your skin, especially if they are red, swollen, or painful, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.