Moxatag Alternatives Compared
| Moxatag (amoxicillin) | Amoxicillin | Azithromycin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bronchiectasis, Dental Abscess, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis. Moxatag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
Prescription only
Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of different infections. It has the distinct advantage of once-daily dosing; however, diarrhea is a common side effect. Prescribed for Bacterial... View more |
Related suggestions Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
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| More about Moxatag (amoxicillin) | More about Amoxicillin | More about Azithromycin | ||||||||||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 366 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Azithromycin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 1306 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Moxatag side effects |
View all Amoxicillin side effects |
View all Azithromycin side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other amoxicillin brands include: Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak, Zithromax | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
1.7 hours |
53 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. |
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. |
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 57 drugs are known to interact with Moxatag:
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A total of 57 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:
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A total of 372 drugs are known to interact with Azithromycin:
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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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January 23, 2008 |
January 18, 1974 |
November 01, 1991 |
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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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