A course of<unk>  capsules, commonly prescribed for infections<unk>  can treat a number of bacterial infections including otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, bone and joint infections, pneumonia, cellulitis, and urinary tract infections. It may be used to prevent bacterial endocarditis. It can also be used for the prevention of recurrent urinary-tract infections.<unk>  does not treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.<unk>  is a useful alternative to penicillins in patients with penicillin intolerance. For example, penicillin is the treatment of choice for respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus, but<unk>  may be used as an alternative in penicillin-intolerant patients. Caution must be exercised when administering cephalosporin antibiotics to penicillin-sensitive patients, because cross-sensitivity with beta-lactam antibiotics has been documented in up to 10% of patients with a documented penicillin allergy. Pregnancy and breastfeeding It is pregnancy category B in the United States and category A in Australia, meaning that no evidence of harm has been found after being taken by many pregnant women. Use during breast feeding is generally safe. Dogs According to Plumb's Veterinary Medication Guides,<unk>  can be used in treating skin, respiratory tract, and urinary tract infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) has approved it for use in humans and dogs but not for other species. Like other drugs approved for human use,<unk>  may be prescribed by veterinarians for animals in certain situations.
Cefalexin
Meropenem
Imipenem
Vancomycin
Resistin
Doripenem
Ertapenem
Aztreonam