Comparing Clarithromycin vs Keflex
Clarithromycin | Keflex (cephalexin) |
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Clarithromycin | Keflex (cephalexin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Dental Abscess, Bronchitis, Follicular Lymphoma, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Legionella Pneumonia, Middle Ear Infections, Mycobacterium... View more |
Prescription only
Keflex is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic that may be used in the treatment of gram-positive cocci infections. However, it should be used with caution in people with a penicillin allergy. Prescribed... View more |
Related suggestions Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
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More about Clarithromycin | More about Keflex (cephalexin) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Clarithromycin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 847 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Keflex has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 91 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Biaxin XL |
N/A |
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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. | |||||||||
7 hours |
1 hour |
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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 | |||||||||
A total of 694 drugs are known to interact with Clarithromycin:
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A total of 39 drugs are known to interact with Keflex:
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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 | |||||||||
October 31, 1991 |
January 04, 1971 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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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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