Comparing Augmentin vs Caspofungin
Augmentin | Caspofungin |
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Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Caspofungin |
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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
Prescribed for Esophageal Candidiasis, Candidemia, Febrile Neutropenia, Aspergillosis - Invasive. caspofungin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Febrile Neutropenia
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More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | More about Caspofungin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 442 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Augmentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: caspofungin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Augmentin prices |
View all caspofungin prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | Cancidas | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
1.7 hours |
12 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 73 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 86 drugs are known to interact with caspofungin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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.
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