Comparing Cefaclor vs Levofloxacin

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Cefaclor

Levofloxacin

Prescription only

Prescribed for Bladder Infection, Bronchitis, Kidney Infections, Middle Ear Infections, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Skin and Structure Infection, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis... View more

Prescription only

Levofloxacin treats a wide range of bacterial infections; however, it can cause some very severe and potentially irreversible side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, and should only be... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Cefaclor has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Levofloxacin has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 742 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% 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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Insomnia (12.5%)
Pain (11.7%)
Anxiety (9.0%)
Dizziness (8.2%)
Joint pain (8.1%)
Headaches (7.5%)
Nausea (7.3%)

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Drug Class

Second generation cephalosporins

Quinolones and fluoroquinolones

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	30 capsule
Strength	500 mg
Per unit^*	$3.88
Cost^*	$116.32

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Quantity	3 tablet
Strength	500 mg
Per unit^*	$6.00
Cost^*	$18.01

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Dosage Forms

Oral capsule
Oral powder for reconstitution
Oral tablet, extended release

Intravenous solution
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

1.1 hours

6 hours

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.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with Cefaclor:

6 major drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)
48 moderate drug interactions (233 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with Levofloxacin:

117 major drug interactions (504 brand and generic names)
341 moderate drug interactions (2824 brand and generic names)
67 minor drug interactions (166 brand and generic names)

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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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 04, 1979

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Professional Resources

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