Best treatments for pneumocystis pneumonia
11 products may treat pneumocystis pneumonia, spanning FDA drug classes such as lincosamide antibacterial, antimalarial, antiprotozoal. The current highest-rated option is clindesse. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 11 drugs we list for pneumocystis pneumonia, 10 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as lincosamide antibacterial, antimalarial, antiprotozoal. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for pneumocystis pneumonia — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for pneumocystis pneumonia: 1. Clindesse · 2. Mepron · 3. Xaciato
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Topical | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Suspension | Antimalarial | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Topical | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 4 | 68/100 | Prescription | Spray/Inhaler | Antiprotozoal | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | 64/100 | Prescription | Topical | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 6 | 64/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 7 | 64/100 | Prescription | Topical | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 8 | 58/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Generic | $0 | View → |
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clindesse
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Clindesse (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formsmepron
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Mepron (Atovaquone) is an antimalarial used to treat Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.71· 3 forms
xaciato
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Xaciato (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formsnebupent
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Nebupent (Pentamidine Isethionate) is an antiprotozoal used to treat Visceral Leishmaniasis, Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Trypanosomiasis.
Price varies
cleocin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cleocin (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formscleocin hydrochloride
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cleocin Hydrochloride (Clindamycin Hydrochloride) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formsFrequently asked
- What treats pneumocystis pneumonia?
- Our catalog lists 11 products that may treat pneumocystis pneumonia, 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 clindesse.
- What is the best-rated treatment for pneumocystis pneumonia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — clindesse ranks highest among the products we list for pneumocystis pneumonia. 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 pneumocystis pneumonia?
- Treatments for pneumocystis pneumonia span FDA drug classes including lincosamide antibacterial, antimalarial, antiprotozoal. 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.