Best Penicillin-class Antibacterial for respiratory tract infections
2 Penicillin-class Antibacterial drugs used for respiratory tract infections, ranked by our independent rating. Compare them with all treatments for respiratory tract infections or the full Penicillin-class Antibacterial class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 penicillin-class antibacterial drugs we rate for respiratory tract infections, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, and most are injectable. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for respiratory tract infections; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for respiratory tract infections
Top penicillin-class antibacterial for respiratory tract infections: 1. Bactocill in Plastic Container · 2. Nallpen in Plastic Container
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 2 drugs
bactocill in plastic container
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Bactocill in Plastic Container (Oxacillin Sodium) is a penicillin-class antibacterial used to treat Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Postoperative Complications.
Price varies
nallpen in plastic container
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Nallpen in Plastic Container (Nafcillin Sodium) is a penicillin-class antibacterial used to treat Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Postoperative Complications.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What is the best penicillin-class antibacterial for respiratory tract infections?
- Ratings are based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data — always consult a professional.
- Which penicillin-class antibacterial drugs treat respiratory tract infections?
- pharmaranks lists 2 Penicillin-class Antibacterial products used for respiratory tract 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.