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Telavancin Alternatives Compared

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Telavancin Levofloxacin Clarithromycin
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Telavancin Levofloxacin Clarithromycin
Prescription only

Prescribed for Skin and Structure Infection, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection. Telavancin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Levofloxacin treats a wide range of bacterial infections; however, it can cause some very severe and potentially irreversible side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, and should only be... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Dental Abscess, Bronchitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Follicular Lymphoma, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Legionella Pneumonia, Middle Ear Infections, Mycobacterium... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

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Levofloxacin has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 741 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect.

Clarithromycin has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 849 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
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Quantity 3 tablet
Strength 500 mg
Per unit* $5.75
Cost* $17.26

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Quantity 30 each
Strength 500 mg
Per unit* $1.96
Cost* $58.88

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Dosage Forms

N/A
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
Brand Names
Vibativ

N/A

 Biaxin XL
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

9.6 hours

6 hours

7 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 348 drugs are known to interact with Telavancin:

  • 99 major drug interactions (350 brand and generic names)
  • 248 moderate drug interactions (931 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 522 drugs are known to interact with Levofloxacin:

  • 117 major drug interactions (504 brand and generic names)
  • 338 moderate drug interactions (2813 brand and generic names)
  • 67 minor drug interactions (166 brand and generic names)

A total of 709 drugs are known to interact with Clarithromycin:

  • 275 major drug interactions (978 brand and generic names)
  • 384 moderate drug interactions (1492 brand and generic names)
  • 50 minor drug interactions (167 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.
  • When levoFLOXacin as the oral solution is given with enteral (tube) feedings, levoFLOXacin may not... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

October 31, 1991
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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