Comparing Ampicillin vs Oxacillin
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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, Endocarditis, Joint Infection, Bone infection, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Septicemia, Sinusitis, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection. oxacillin may also be used for purposes... View more |
Choose a suggestion belowBacterial Infection
Sinusitis
Pneumonia
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Meningitis
Endocarditis
Septicemia
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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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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 oxacillin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all ampicillin prices |
View all oxacillin 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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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 |
2 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 31 drugs are known to interact with oxacillin:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 17, 1965 |
April 08, 1971 |
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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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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.