Altabax Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Impetigo. May also be prescribed off label for Acne. |
Prescribed for Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus, Skin and Structure Infection, Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections, Impetigo, Paronychia. mupirocin topical may also be used for purposes... View more |
Prescribed for Bladder Infection, Bacterial Infection, Bronchitis, Bone infection, Epiglottitis, Gonococcal Infection - Disseminated, Gonococcal Infection - Uncomplicated, Impetigo, Joint Infection... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Altabax side effects document. |
See the full mupirocin topical side effects document. |
Common side effects include: diarrhea. See the full Ceftin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Altabax prices |
View all mupirocin topical prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Bactroban, Centany, Centany AT, Centany AT Kit, Centany Kit, Pirnuo | Other cefuroxime brands include: Zinacef | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
N/A |
1.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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 |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 |
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A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with Altabax:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 61 drugs are known to interact with Ceftin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date |
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April 12, 2007 |
December 31, 1987 |
December 28, 1987 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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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.
Further information
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