Comparing Cefuroxime vs Erythromycin
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bronchitis, Bowel Preparation, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Bartonellosis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Campylobacter Gastroenteritis, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infection, Dental Abscess... View more |
Related suggestions Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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| More about Cefuroxime | More about Erythromycin | ||||||||||||||||
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Cefuroxime has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 153 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Erythromycin has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Cefuroxime side effects |
View all Erythromycin side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Ceftin, Zinacef | E-Mycin, E.E.S. Granules, E.E.S.-200, E.E.S.-400, E.E.S.-400 Filmtab, Ery-Tab, Eryc, EryPed, Erythrocin, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, Erythrocot, PCE Dispertab, Wyamycin S View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1.7 hours |
2 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 89 drugs are known to interact with Cefuroxime:
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A total of 681 drugs are known to interact with Erythromycin:
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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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October 19, 1983 |
June 24, 1964 |
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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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