Comparing Albuterol vs Augmentin
Albuterol | Augmentin |
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Albuterol | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) |
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Prescription only
Albuterol helps people with asthma and certain other breathing disorders to breathe easier. While it is effective at relieving symptoms of asthma, it does not prevent asthma from getting worse... View more |
Prescription only
Augmentin is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. Its use may be limited by... View more |
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More about Albuterol | More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Albuterol has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 389 ratings on Drugs.com. 19% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 71% reported a negative effect. |
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 444 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: albuterol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Augmentin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all albuterol prices |
View all Augmentin prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
6.5 hours |
1.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 419 drugs are known to interact with albuterol:
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A total of 70 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
May 01, 1981 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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