Best Cephalosporin Antibacterial for bites, human
Top-rated pick: Cefotan — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 3 Cephalosporin Antibacterial drugs used for bites, human, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for bites, human or the full Cephalosporin Antibacterial class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 cephalosporin antibacterial drugs we rate for bites, human, 2 are available as lower-cost generics, and most are injectable. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for bites, human; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How cephalosporin antibacterial work
Cephalosporins kill bacteria by blocking the proteins they use to build their cell walls. Without an intact wall, the bacterium cannot hold its shape and dies, which clears the infection.
Other drug classes for bites, human
Top cephalosporin antibacterial for bites, human: 1. Cefotan · 2. Cefazolin and Dextrose · 3. Cefazolin Sodium
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Generic | $30 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $30 | View → |
Full ranking · 3 drugs
cefotan
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefotan (Cefotetan Disodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases.
Price varies
cefazolin and dextrose
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefazolin and Dextrose (Cefazolin Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections.
Pharmacy pays
~$29.65 /30
Save up to 70% in classcefazolin sodium
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefazolin Sodium is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections.
Pharmacy pays
~$29.65 /30
Save up to 70% in classFrequently asked
- What is the best cephalosporin antibacterial for bites, human?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — cefotan ranks highest among Cephalosporin Antibacterial drugs used for bites, human. Always consult a professional.
- Which cephalosporin antibacterial drugs treat bites, human?
- pharmaranks lists 3 Cephalosporin Antibacterial products used for bites, human, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.