Best Quinolone Antimicrobial for cystitis
Top-rated pick: Ocuflox — pharmaranks score 72/100, the highest of the 2 Quinolone Antimicrobial drugs used for cystitis, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for cystitis or the full Quinolone Antimicrobial class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 quinolone antimicrobial drugs we rate for cystitis, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are drops. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for cystitis; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for cystitis
Top quinolone antimicrobial for cystitis: 1. Ocuflox · 2. Zymaxid
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Drops | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Drops | Generic | $9 | View → |
Full ranking · 2 drugs
ocuflox
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ocuflox (Ofloxacin) is a quinolone antimicrobial used to treat Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Corneal Ulcer.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.12· 2 forms
zymaxid
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zymaxid (Gatifloxacin) is a quinolone antimicrobial used to treat Bronchitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections.
Pharmacy pays
$8.98 /mL
Save up to 87% in classFrequently asked
- What is the best quinolone antimicrobial for cystitis?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — ocuflox ranks highest among Quinolone Antimicrobial drugs used for cystitis. Always consult a professional.
- Which quinolone antimicrobial drugs treat cystitis?
- pharmaranks lists 2 Quinolone Antimicrobial products used for cystitis, 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.