Comparing Ampicillin vs Ceftriaxone
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Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bronchitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Bacteremia, Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Typhoid Fever,... View more |
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bone infection, Bacteremia, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Typhoid Fever, Salmonella Enteric Fever, Neurosyphilis, Otitis Media, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease,... View more |
Choose a suggestion belowUrinary Tract Infection
Bacterial Infection
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Otitis Media
Kidney Infections (Pyelonephritis)
Gastroenteritis
Surgical Prophylaxis
Peritonitis
Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention (Bacterial Endocarditis Prophylaxis)
Intraabdominal Infection
Bacteremia
Meningitis
Typhoid Fever
Septicemia
Shigellosis
Endocarditis
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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9.3
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8.5
For Urinary Tract Infection: Received a one time shot (somewhat painful), and was feeling better inside of an hour. |
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: eosinophilia, and skin rash. See the full ampicillin side effects document. |
See the full ceftriaxone side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all ampicillin prices |
View all ceftriaxone prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
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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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1.3 hours |
8 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 B
No proven risk in humans
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 45 drugs are known to interact with ampicillin:
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A total of 39 drugs are known to interact with ceftriaxone:
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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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December 17, 1965 |
December 21, 1984 |
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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 Urinary Tract Infection: It works and helps me get back to normal within a few hours. No side effects or drowsiness.