Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Name
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000103
- Description
Substances used on humans and other animals that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. They are distinguished from DISINFECTANTS, which are used on inanimate objects.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Cetylpyridinium A compound used to reduce plaque and gingivitis, as well as whiten teeth. Benzalkonium An antiseptic agent used as a preservative in medications or as a disinfectant in cleaning products. Hexachlorophene A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic used as a surgical scrub and skin cleanser. Benzethonium A medication used as to clean hands and clean minor cuts and scrapes. Octenidine An antiseptic agent used topically, on mucous membranes, and prior to surgery. Gramicidin D A bactericidal antibiotic used in the treatment of dermatological and ophthalmic infections. Clotrimazole A topical broad-spectrum antifungal agent used for the treatment of a wide variety of dermatophyte infections and candidiasis. Gentian violet cation An antiseptic violet dye used to prevent various infections, including fungal and bacterial infections. Furazolidone A drug for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. Bacitracin A cyclic polypeptide antibiotic used to prevent wound infections, treat pneumonia and empyema in infants, and to treat skin and eye infections. Sulfacetamide A sulfonamide used to treat inflammatory ocular conditions and acne vulgaris. Natamycin A macrolide antifungal used to treat fungal infections of the eye. Chlorhexidine An antiseptic used to sterilize for surgeries and in healthcare practice, to reduce pocket depth in periodontitis, and to treat gingivitis. Ethanol For therapeutic neurolysis of nerves or ganglia for the relief of intractable chronic pain in such conditions as inoperable cancer and trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux), in patients for whom neurosurgical... Proflavine A topical antiseptic agent used in wound dressings to prevent infections. Cetrimonium A compound that can be used as a topical antiseptic. Camphor A compound used topically to help relieve pain and also as a topical antiseptic. May also be used in vaporizers to help suppress coughing. This medication should not be swallowed. Thymol An essential oil found in various over-the-counter antibacterial and antifungal products. Phenol An antiseptic and disinfectant used in a variety of settings. Formaldehyde A naturally occurring hazardous organic compound used as a preservative in animal feed, cosmetic products, laboratory procedures, disinfection, and home building products. Malachite Green Not Available Dequalinium A quaternary ammonium cation antimicrobial agent used to treat common infections of the mouth and throat, as well as vaginal candidiasis. Bithionol Bithionol, formerly marketed as an active ingredient in various topical drug products, was shown to be a potent photosensitizer with the potential to cause serious skin disorders. Approvals of the... Silver sulfadiazine A topical sulfonamide antibiotic that acts on the bacterial cell wall and cell membrane; approved for the treatment of burns. Mafenide An antimicrobial topical agent indicated for use as an adjunctive treatment to control bacterial infection when used under moist dressings over meshed autografts on excised burn wounds. Povidone-iodine A topical antiseptic agent used for the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds. Triclosan An antimicrobial agent in clinical setting for disinfection, and prevention of spread and growth of bacteria, fungus, and mildew. Hexetidine An topical antiseptic agent used for disinfection and prevention of bacterial, fungal and yeast infections of the oral and vaginal mucosa. Silver nitrate Silver nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula AgNO3. In its solid form, silver nitrate is coordinated in a trigonal planar arrangement. It is often used as a... Hydrogen peroxide A compound used as a disinfectant and sterilizer. Chloroxylenol An antimicrobial used to treat cuts, bites, stings, abrasions, and used as an antiseptic hand cleaner. Triclocarban An antibacterial agent used in liquid soaps and body washes. Tea tree oil Indicated for topical use to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. No FDA-approved therapeutic indications. Brilliant green cation An ingredient used in topical medications to prevent infections of the umbilical cord. Phenoxyethanol An antiseptic used as a hand disinfectant or preservative in medications. Aminacrine A slow-acting germicide effective against bacteria and fungi which is included in drug formulations for its anti-septic properties. Cetalkonium An antiseptic used as a preservative or to treat certain topical infections. Taurolidine An antimicrobial derivative of taurine used for prophylaxis of catheter-related infections. Parachlorophenol An antibacterial agent used to prevent infections in root canals. Ethacridine Not Annotated Benzododecinium Benzododecinium is used as an antiseptic/disinfectant compound. It has been marketed as a tincture for antiseptic product for wounds in the Czech Republic. Tyrothricin A topical antibiotic with broad spectrum activity against Gram positive bacteria and some fungal infections. Dibrompropamidine Not Annotated Decamethoxine Not Annotated Mercuric chloride Mercury chloride (HgCl2) is a highly toxic compound that volatizes slightly at ordinary temperature and appreciably at 100 degrees C. It is corrosive to mucous membranes and used as a... Noxytiolin Local antibacterial that probably acts by releasing formaldehyde in aqueous solutions. It is used for THERAPEUTIC IRRIGATION of infected body cavities - bladder, peritoneum, etc. and as a spray for... Bronopol An antimicrobial compound used as a biocide and preservative. Sodium bisulfite An ingredient in parenteral nutrition products for patients with severe liver disorders. Hexylresorcinol An ingredient used to relieve irritation, pain, and prevent infection. Dichlorobenzyl alcohol A medication used to treat a sore throat. Acriflavine A topical antiseptic indicated in the treatment of infected wounds and for skin disinfection. Ambazone Not Annotated Myristalkonium Not Annotated Oxyquinoline A medication used in combination with other medications to restore vaginal pH. Chlorquinaldol Chlorquinaldol was used historically as a topical antiseptic agent for skin infections. It maintains use in European countries as a combination vaginal tablet with promestriene for use in the treatment... Iodine An ingredient of nutritional supplements that is also used for disinfection. Tosylchloramide A chlorinated disinfectant of the genitals and injured skin. Phenylethyl alcohol An antimicrobial, antiseptic, and disinfectant that is used also as an aromatic essence and preservative in pharmaceutics and perfumery. Hexamidine An antiseptic drug used for dermatomycoses and superficial bacterial infections alone or in combination with clotrimazole. Carbamide peroxide A medication used to loosen ear wax, whiten teeth, and clean oral wounds. Cetyltrimethylammonium naproxenate An anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent indicated to treat mouth inflammation and pain , including that caused by tooth extraction. Sodium copper chlorophyllin Sodium copper chlorophyllin (SCC) is a water-soluble and bright green mixture derived from natural chlorophyll that has potential antimutagenic and antioxidant properties . This compound is used as a food... Cadexomer iodine Not Annotated Iodine povacrylex An antiseptic agent used for disinfection of the skin prior to surgical procedures to prevent bacterial skin infections. Phenyl salicylate Pain and fever . Resorcinol Contemporary therapeutic uses for resorcinol primarily revolve around the use of the phenol derivative as an active ingredient in topical antiseptics [L2745, L2744, L40069, F61] or as topical antibacterial skin... Domiphen Anti-infective (topical), it is used for the treatment of Acute Infectious Dental Diseases and other conditions. Benzoin No approved therapeutic indications. Amylmetacresol An antiseptic used to treat infections in the mouth and throat. Carbocisteine A expectorant mucolytic used in the relief of respiratory of COPD and other conditions associated with increased mucus viscosity. Silver proteinate A nasal decongestant and antiseptic of the nasal and ear canals. Benzoin resin A compound used to protect small wounds or canker sores. Pyrithione An antimicrobial agent used for the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. - Drugs & Drug Targets