Comparing Ciprodex vs Fortaz
Ciprodex | Fortaz |
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Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) | Fortaz (ceftazidime) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Otitis Externa, Otitis Media. Ciprodex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endocarditis, Bladder Infection, Bacteremia, Bone infection, Endometritis, Febrile Neutropenia, Intraabdominal Infection, Joint Infection, Kidney Infections, Melioidosis, Meningitis... View more |
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More about Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) | More about Fortaz (ceftazidime) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Ciprodex has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 100 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Ciprodex side effects in more detail. |
See also: Fortaz side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved | ||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
N/A |
Other ceftazidime brands include: Tazicef | |
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. | ||
N/A |
2 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 | ||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 57 drugs are known to interact with Fortaz:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
July 18, 2003 |
July 19, 1985 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
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More Information | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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