Comparing Amoxil vs Ciprofloxacin
Amoxilamoxicillin |
Ciprofloxacin |
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Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chlamydia Infection, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Actinomycosis, Anthrax Prophylaxis, Bronchiectasis, Otitis Media, Upper... more |
Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide variety of infections; however, it should not be given to children aged less than 18 and in adults it should be reserved for infections... more |
Choose a suggestion belowUrinary Tract Infection
Bacterial Infection
Sinusitis
Bronchitis
Bladder Infection
Pneumonia
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Bronchiectasis
Anthrax Prophylaxis
Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.8
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5.6
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Amoxil side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: pyelonephritis, arthralgia, and musculoskeletal signs and symptoms. See the full ciprofloxacin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other amoxicillin brands include: Apo-Amoxi, Moxatag, Moxilin | Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR, Proquin XR | ||||||||
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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1.7 hours |
4 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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with Amoxil:
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A total of 863 drugs are known to interact with ciprofloxacin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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August 02, 1979 |
October 22, 1987 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Sinusitis Every time I'm prescribed Amoxil I have yeast infections for a week or so. Diflucan is also a given.