Comparing Augmentin vs Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim |
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Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim |
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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
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 |
Related suggestions Urinary Tract Infection
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More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | More about Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 449 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 1724 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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 Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
1.7 hours |
14 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 461 drugs are known to interact with Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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July 30, 1973 |
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1 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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