Necrotizing fasciitis refers to a condition in which bacteria infiltrates the skin, muscles and other underlying tissue. MedlinePlus states that symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis include a small, red or painful bump on the skin which eventually turns into a bronze or purple patch. A fever, sweating, dizziness, weakness and nausea are other symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis. Fortunately, antibiotics for necrotizing fasciitis exist.
Clindamycin
Clindamycin, commonly sold as Cleocin, is an antibiotic medication that can treat numerous kinds of bacterial infections including infections affecting the internal organs, reproductive tract, lungs, blood and skin. MedlinePlus says that clindamycin belongs to a class of drugs called lincomycin antibiotics.
Clindamycin's common effects include joint pain, nausea, vomiting, pain with swallowing, heartburn or thick white vaginal discharge. Clindamycin can also lead to white patches in the mouth and vaginal burning or swelling. Notify a doctor when these effects remain for more than five to seven days.
Clindamycin's serious effects include trouble breathing or swallowing, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), a rash, and hives. Call a physician immediately when clindamycin leads to these symptoms.
Avoid clindamycin if you are allergic to it or any other lincomycin antibiotic. Trouble breathing and swelling of the tongue, face or lips can develop.
Clindamycin is available as a liquid or capsule and is typically taken three to four times daily.
Linezolid
Linezolid, commonly sold as Zyvox, is an antibiotic medication that treats bacterial infections like pneumonia and skin infections. Drugs.com says that linezolid's common effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, vaginal discharge or itching, and trouble sleeping. A headache, dizziness and stomach pain are linezolid's other common side effects. Contact a physician when linezolid's common effects remain for more than seven days.
Linezolid's serious effects include easy bleeding or bruising, watery or bloody diarrhea, seizures, blurry vision, and numbness or pain of the feet or hands. Sometimes, linezolid can lead to an increase in lactic acid in the blood and result in a condition called lactic acidosis. Symptoms of this medical issue include muscle weakness or pain, stomach pain, vomiting or nausea, dizziness and weakness or fatigue.
Do not eat foods containing tyramine while taking linezolid because this can lead to severely high blood pressure. Foods that contain tyramine include soy sauce, sauerkraut, red wine and any aged cheeses.
Linezolid is taken as a liquid or intravenous (through the vein) injection. Take this drug for as long as prescribed.
Vancomycin
Vancomycin is another antibiotic medication used to treat necrotizing fasciitis. MedlinePlus states that vancomycin's typical side effects include stomach problems. Notify a physician when these side effects remain for more than five to seven days.
Vancomycin's serious effects include dizziness, blurry vision, trouble breathing or swallowing, a skin rash, ringing in the ears, and a sore throat.
Vancomycin is taken as a capsule three to four times a day for about seven to ten days, according to MedlinePlus.
