Best treatments for nontuberculous mycobacterium infections
3 products may treat nontuberculous mycobacterium infections, spanning FDA drug classes such as macrolide antimicrobial. The current highest-rated option is azasite. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 drugs we list for nontuberculous mycobacterium infections, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as macrolide antimicrobial. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for nontuberculous mycobacterium infections — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for nontuberculous mycobacterium infections: 1. Azasite · 2. Ethambutol Hydrochloride · 3. Azithromycin
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Drops | Macrolide Antimicrobial | Generic | $9 | View → | |
| 2 | 62/100 | Prescription | Tablet | — | Generic | $13 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | Macrolide Antimicrobial | Generic | $9 | View → |
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azasite
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Azasite (Azithromycin) is a macrolide antimicrobial used to treat Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections, Otitis Media.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$7.03/30· 6 formsethambutol hydrochloride
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ethambutol Hydrochloride is a medication used to treat Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections, Tuberculosis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$10.00/30· 2 formsazithromycin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial used to treat Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections, Otitis Media.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$7.03/30· 6 formsFrequently asked
- What treats nontuberculous mycobacterium infections?
- Our catalog lists 3 products that may treat nontuberculous mycobacterium infections, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is azasite.
- What is the best-rated treatment for nontuberculous mycobacterium infections?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — azasite ranks highest among the products we list for nontuberculous mycobacterium infections. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments 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.
- What types of drugs treat nontuberculous mycobacterium infections?
- Treatments for nontuberculous mycobacterium infections span FDA drug classes including macrolide antimicrobial. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.