Comparing Ciprofloxacin vs Xifaxan
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Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide variety of infections; however, it should not be given to children aged less than 18 and in adults, it should be reserved for infections... View more |
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Traveler's Diarrhea. Xifaxan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: pyelonephritis, arthralgia, and musculoskeletal signs and symptoms. See the full ciprofloxacin side effects document. |
Common side effects include: flatulence. See the full Xifaxan side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all ciprofloxacin prices |
View all Xifaxan prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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4 hours |
10.19 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 603 drugs are known to interact with ciprofloxacin:
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A total of 51 drugs are known to interact with Xifaxan:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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October 22, 1987 |
May 25, 2004 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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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.
Further information
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