History of Drug
History of Drug: Always been and most commonly used for attacking infections caused by bacteria. Some examples of these infections could be... respitory tract infection, bone infection (Osteomyelitis), middle ear infection (Otitis media), Meningitis, urinary tract infection, bacterial blood infection (Septicemia), Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Lyme Disease, Typhoid fever, and Necrotizing fasciitis
Heart valve infection (endocarditis)
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Necrotizing fasciitis (more commonly known as "flesh-eating bacteria")
Toxic shock
Typhoid fever.
FDA Approval: 1984
Cost: per 10 gram 450-600$