Cefoxitin Alternatives Compared
| Cefoxitin | Prednisone | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Aspiration Pneumonia, Bone infection, Cesarean Section, Cholecystitis, Deep Neck Infection, Endometritis, Gonococcal Infection - Uncomplicated, Intraabdominal... View more |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
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 |
Related suggestions Aspiration Pneumonia
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| More about Cefoxitin | More about Prednisone | More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cefoxitin has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 873 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 451 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% 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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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Rayos | Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0.7 hours |
4 hours |
1.7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with Cefoxitin:
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A total of 632 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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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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October 18, 1978 |
February 21, 1955 |
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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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