Best treatments for respiratory tract infections
10 products may treat respiratory tract infections, spanning FDA drug classes such as aminoglycoside antibacterial, penicillin-class antibacterial. The current highest-rated option is bethkis. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 10 drugs we list for respiratory tract infections, 6 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as aminoglycoside antibacterial, penicillin-class antibacterial. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for respiratory tract infections — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for respiratory tract infections: 1. Bethkis · 2. Cayston · 3. Tobi
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Aminoglycoside Antibacterial | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Kit | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Aminoglycoside Antibacterial | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Aminoglycoside Antibacterial | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 5 | 68/100 | Prescription | Topical | Aminoglycoside Antibacterial | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Penicillin-class Antibacterial | No data | — | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Aminoglycoside Antibacterial | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Penicillin-class Antibacterial | No data | — | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Aminoglycoside Antibacterial | Generic | $1 | View → |
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Explore the class hubs: aminoglycoside antibacterial · penicillin-class antibacterial
Full ranking · 10 treatments
bethkis
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Bethkis (Tobramycin) is an aminoglycoside antibacterial used to treat Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudomonas Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.65· 4 formscayston
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cayston (Aztreonam) is a medication used to treat Cellulitis, Endometritis, Pseudomonas Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections.
tobi
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tobi (Tobramycin) is an aminoglycoside antibacterial used to treat Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudomonas Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.65· 4 formstobi podhaler
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tobi Podhaler (Tobramycin) is an aminoglycoside antibacterial used to treat Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudomonas Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.65· 4 forms
tobrex
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tobrex (Tobramycin) is an aminoglycoside antibacterial used to treat Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudomonas Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.65· 4 formsazactam
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Azactam (Aztreonam) is a medication used to treat Cellulitis, Endometritis, Pseudomonas Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections.
Frequently asked
- What treats respiratory tract infections?
- Our catalog lists 10 products that may treat respiratory tract 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 bethkis.
- What is the best-rated treatment for respiratory tract infections?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — bethkis ranks highest among the products we list for respiratory tract 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 respiratory tract infections?
- Treatments for respiratory tract infections span FDA drug classes including aminoglycoside antibacterial, penicillin-class antibacterial. 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.