Biaxin Alternatives Compared
| Biaxin | Clarithromycin | Omeprazole |
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| Biaxin (clarithromycin) | Clarithromycin | Omeprazole |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Dental Abscess, Bronchitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Legionella Pneumonia, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Prophylaxis, Mycobacterium... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Dental Abscess, Bronchitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Legionella Pneumonia, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Prophylaxis, Mycobacterium... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed areas of gastrointestinal tissue. The risk of interactions with omeprazole... View more |
Related suggestions Helicobacter Pylori Infection
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| More about Biaxin (clarithromycin) | More about Clarithromycin | More about Omeprazole | ||||||||||||||||
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Biaxin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 87 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Clarithromycin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 788 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 437 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 52% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
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Common side effects include:
See also: Biaxin side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: clarithromycin side effects in more detail. |
See also: omeprazole side effects in more detail. |
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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. |
View all clarithromycin prices |
View all omeprazole prices |
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| Other clarithromycin brands include: Biaxin XL | Biaxin XL | Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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7 hours |
7 hours |
1.5 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 651 drugs are known to interact with Biaxin:
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A total of 651 drugs are known to interact with clarithromycin:
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A total of 209 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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October 31, 1991 |
October 31, 1991 |
June 20, 2003 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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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