Moxatag Alternatives Compared
Moxatag | Amoxicillin | Azithromycin |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 356 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Azithromycin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1294 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Moxatag side effects in more detail. |
See also: amoxicillin side effects in more detail. |
See also: azithromycin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all amoxicillin prices |
View all azithromycin prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other amoxicillin brands include: Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak, Zithromax | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
53 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. |
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 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with Moxatag:
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A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:
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A total of 348 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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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
January 23, 2008 |
January 18, 1974 |
November 01, 1991 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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