Comparing Cefpodoxime vs Cefuroxime
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bladder Infection, Bronchitis, Gonococcal Infection - Uncomplicated, Gonococcal Infection - Disseminated, Kidney Infections, Middle Ear Infections, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Skin or Soft... View more |
Prescription only
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin-type antibiotic that may be used for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria. It is mainly effective against... View more |
Related suggestions Bladder Infection
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
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| More about Cefpodoxime | More about Cefuroxime | ||||||||||||||||
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Cefpodoxime has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Cefuroxime has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 152 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% 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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View all Cefpodoxime side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
Ceftin, Zinacef | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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3.2 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. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 84 drugs are known to interact with Cefpodoxime:
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A total of 86 drugs are known to interact with Cefuroxime:
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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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August 07, 1992 |
October 19, 1983 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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