Best Cephalosporin Antibacterial for staphylococcal infections
3 Cephalosporin Antibacterial drugs used for staphylococcal infections, ranked by our independent rating. Compare them with all treatments for staphylococcal infections or the full Cephalosporin Antibacterial class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 cephalosporin antibacterial drugs we rate for staphylococcal infections, 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 staphylococcal infections; 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 staphylococcal infections
Top cephalosporin antibacterial for staphylococcal infections: 1. Cefazolin and Dextrose · 2. Cefazolin Sodium · 3. Zevtera
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Generic | $30 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $30 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 3 drugs
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 classzevtera
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zevtera (Ceftobiprole Medocaril Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Pneumonia, Staphylococcal Pneumonia, Staphylococcal Infections, Bacteremia.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What is the best cephalosporin antibacterial for staphylococcal infections?
- Ratings are based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data — always consult a professional.
- Which cephalosporin antibacterial drugs treat staphylococcal infections?
- pharmaranks lists 3 Cephalosporin Antibacterial products used for staphylococcal infections, 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.