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Compare AMOXICILLIN (Amoxicillin) and CEFTRIAXONE (Ceftriaxone) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Amoxicillin, Amoxil, Augmentin · Penicillin Antibiotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Amoxicillin is an antibacterial drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ].
Approved for
Ceftriaxone · Cephalosporin Antibiotic
How it works
Pharmacokinetics in the Middle Ear Fluid In one study, total ceftriaxone concentrations (bound and unbound) were measured in middle ear fluid obtained during the insertion of tympa...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 29 Reddit discussions
AMOXICILLIN
33%
positive
15 threads
CEFTRIAXONE
21%
positive
14 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for AMOXICILLIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
361 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Male, 24, 165lb My back tooth filling fell out a few years ago and recently it started to abscess a bit so it’s for sure infected. I know this type of stuff is really dangerous and can spread to your brain and your heart. I would like to know if I should go to a grocery store pharmacy and get the f
I am 5' 11" 200lbs, white. I do not drink or smoke. I occasionally have edibles. ​ This has been happening for so long and I've been told, or had it insinuated, that this is in my head so much that I'm reluctant to continue pursuing trying to get better, but this is going to be my last sh
**A recent rant post triggered me into writing my own. Skip it if you want to avoid suffocating negativity.** "Pharmacists are the most accessible Healthcare Professionals!" was a mantra regurgitated towards me with glee all throughout college (which was over 15 years ago, for me). This sentence was
30/female/USA. 5’6”, 165 lbs. white. non smoker. no medications My cat bit me on Sunday night. I went to urgent care yesterday where I was given a tetanus booster and started on antibiotics. The doctor said the antibiotics (amoxicillin) won’t take effect for about 24 hours so my finger will remain
Hey guys, I really need help with this one. Scenario happened yesterday and I can’t tell you how pissed off I was/still am. Even one of my techs took notice and asked if I needed to take a minute, which I did, and I almost never do. Anyway here’s the scenario, would appreciate any feedback/support/a
But seriously, shout-out to the prescribers that send notes on your Rxs that make me give chuckle throughout the day.
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14 Reddit threads analysed for CEFTRIAXONE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
112 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
[My original post is here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskDocs/comments/1aqmzfy/5_year_old_has_had_a_high_fever_for_6_days_i_am/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) It is now February 28th, and we are finally being discharged from th
Surgical intern here. I feel like I call my pharmacists an ungodly amount of times a day, and wanted to know if maybe I was missing some basic knowledge (or basic ways to get to that knowledge). My hospital has Micromedex for free, so I'll always try to give it a cursory glance or Google quickly bef
15 y/o healthy male, UTD vaccinations, NKDA, no medications. 5'8", 125 lbs. Was waiting for the school bus (very early so still partially dark outside) and neighbor pulled quickly into her driveway. She ran over him with front tire, he was wedged under and drug 20 feet until the back tire ran him ov
FINAL UPDATE: after his final IV antibiotics appointment today we met with an awesome doctor. Essentially he said that when we first went into the ER to get him looked at the other doctor fucked up by not draining the hematoma or whatever it is on the front of his leg and he probably has phlebitis.
Anyone have any thoughts on how ceftriaxone would cause this? Part of me thinks it’s just an odd coincidence, patients were in the hospital in the first place, and a whole lot of people receive ceftriaxone. But, anything is possible I suppose
I had this situation come up the other day, and was curious how other people would/have handle(d) it. This is specifically regarding a vanco consult, but I’m also curious about other types! I got one the other day that was clearly not indicated. Without going into too much detail, basically this pat
Good afternoon. Kind of a long story. I am 26F with no drug or alcohol use. Five foot three inches tall and weigh 194 lbs. Daily medications include corlanor (IST), buspirone (anxiety), singulair (allergies), qulipta (migraines), and cymbalta (anxiety). I carry an albuterol inhaler and an epi pen. O
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
AMOXICILLIN is a Penicillin Antibiotic, while CEFTRIAXONE belongs to the Cephalosporin Antibiotic class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles. AMOXICILLIN is administered via Oral, whereas CEFTRIAXONE uses Intravenous. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
AMOXICILLIN carries 4 FDA warnings. CEFTRIAXONE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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