Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated. Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bacterial...
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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...
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More about Amoxicillin More about CefuroximeGeneric Status
Lower-cost generic is available
Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 365 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.
Cefuroxime has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 152 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.
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Drug Class
- Aminopenicillins
- Second generation cephalosporins Side Effects
See also: amoxicillin side effects in more detail.
See also: cefuroxime side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance Quantity 4 capsule Dosage 500 mg Per Unit* $2.48 Cost* $9.93
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Quantity 20 each Dosage 250 mg Per Unit* $1.65 Cost* $33.05
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Dosage Form[s] Available
- Oral capsule
- Oral powder for reconstitution
- Oral tablet
- Oral tablet, chewable
- Oral tablet, extended release
- Injectable powder for injection
- Oral tablet Brand Names Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi Ceftin, Zinacef 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.
1.7 hours
1.7 hours
CSA Schedule View glossary of terms
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
See the full pregnancy warnings document.
See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:
- 7 major drug interactions [24 brand and generic names]
- 25 moderate drug interactions [210 brand and generic names]
- 8 minor drug interactions [39 brand and generic names]
A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with cefuroxime:
- 6 major drug interactions [14 brand and generic names]
- 63 moderate drug interactions [401 brand and generic names] Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.