Augmentin Alternatives Compared
| Augmentin | Amoxicillin | Prednisone |
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| Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Amoxicillin | Prednisone |
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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 |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated. Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bacterial... View more |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
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| More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | More about Amoxicillin | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 439 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 357 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 825 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Augmentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: amoxicillin side effects in more detail. |
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
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| Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | Rayos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1.7 hours |
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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 63 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:
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A total of 560 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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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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January 18, 1974 |
February 21, 1955 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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