Comparing Amoxicillin vs Pylera
Amoxicillin | Pylera |
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Amoxicillin | Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) |
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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
Prescribed for Helicobacter Pylori Infection. Pylera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Helicobacter Pylori Infection
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More about Amoxicillin | More about Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 359 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Pylera has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 247 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: amoxicillin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pylera side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all amoxicillin prices |
View all Pylera prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||
1.7 hours |
120 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 41 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:
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A total of 524 drugs are known to interact with Pylera:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 18, 1974 |
September 28, 2006 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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