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Comparing Augmentin vs Cefepime

Augmentin

amoxicillin / clavulanate

Cefepime

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... more

Prescribed for Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteremia, Intraabdominal Infection, Febrile Neutropenia, Kidney Infections, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Skin and Structure Infection, Skin or Soft... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.1
283 Reviews

For Sinusitis Cleared up my infection pretty quickly. Side effects for me are headaches and a fog like state of mind.

6
Usagi Kaneki

For Sinusitis I did not have any side effects. Loose stool the first few days bit not what I would consider diarrhea. I'm not sure if it worked though. It helped my ears but I still have a slight sinus headache. Just finished the 10th day. Two doses a day.

6
HeatherLynn87
6.5
2 Reviews

For Skin and Structure Infection I had surgeon- caused osteomylitis which did not respond to oral cipro. After an 8- week iv regimen of cefepime the bugs seem to be gone. No side effects, but I ate tons of yogurt hoping to replace my gut bacteria as fast as the drug killed them. It seems to have worked.

9
neworleanian

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Augmentin side effects document.

See the full cefepime side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 75 mL
Dosage 125 mg-31.25 mg/5 mL
Per Unit* $5.92
Cost* $444.37
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Quantity 1 powder for injection
Dosage 1 g
Per Unit* $22.73
Cost* $22.73
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable powder for injection
  • Injectable solution
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Intravenous solution

Brand Names
Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin ES-600, and Augmentin XR Maxipime

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

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (4)

Drug Interactions

A total of 90 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:

  • 8 major drug interactions (22 brand and generic names)
  • 66 moderate drug interactions (548 brand and generic names)
  • 16 minor drug interactions (59 brand and generic names)

A total of 49 drugs are known to interact with cefepime:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 46 moderate drug interactions (463 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

January 18, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

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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