Comparing Augmentin vs Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim
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| Augmentin amoxicillin / clavulanate Remove Augmentin from your drug comparison | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim Remove Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim from your drug comparison | ||||||||
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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 |
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is an effective combination antibiotic; however, it may not be suitable for those with kidney or liver disease or folate deficiency. The risk of side effects may be... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Augmentin side effects document. |
See the full sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric View more | ||||||||
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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1.7 hours |
14 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 62 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 373 drugs are known to interact with sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
July 30, 1973 |
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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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** 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
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