Cefprozil Alternatives Compared
Cefprozil | Augmentin | Amoxicillin |
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Cefprozil | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Amoxicillin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bladder Infection, Bronchitis, Kidney Infections, Middle Ear Infections, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Upper... 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 |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
Related suggestions Bacterial Infection
Sinusitis
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
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More about Cefprozil | More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | More about Amoxicillin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cefprozil has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 59% reported a negative effect. |
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 442 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 363 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cefzil | Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.6 hours |
1.7 hours |
1.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with Cefprozil:
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A total of 75 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:
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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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 23, 1991 |
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January 18, 1974 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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