Unasyn vs. Ceftin

Unasyn(ampicillinsodium/sulbactam sodium) andCeftin(cefuroxime) are antibiotics used to treatbacterialinfections.

Unasyn and Ceftin are different types of antibiotics. Unasyn is a combination of apenicillin-typeantibioticand a beta-lactamase inhibitor and Ceftin is a cephalosporin antibiotic.

Side effectsof Unasyn and Ceftin that are similar includeheadache,rash,diarrhea,nausea, vomiting,stomach/abdominal pain, gas, vaginalitchingordischarge, itching, andthrush(white patches inside yourmouthorthroat).

Side effects of Unasyn that are different from Ceftin includefever,sore throat, body aches, bloating, swollen/black/"hairy"tongue, orpain, swelling, or irritation where the needle is placed.

Side effects of Ceftin that are different from Unasyn includedizziness, drowsiness, swelling, stomach upset,hives,cough,stuffy nose, stiff or tight muscles,musclepain,jointpain or swelling, restlessness, irritability,hyperactivity, unusual or unpleasanttasteinthe mouth, anddiaper rash(in infants taking liquid cefuroxime).

Both Unasyn and Ceftin may interact with probenecid.

Unasyn may also interact withallopurinol.

Ceftin may also interact withbloodthinners ordiuretics(waterpills).

Common side effects of Unasyn include:

• fever,
• sorethroat,
• headache,
• rash,
• diarrhea,
• body aches,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• stomach pain,
• bloating,
• gas,
• vaginal itching or discharge,
• itching,
• swollen/black/"hairy" tongue,
• thrush (white patches inside your mouth or throat), or
• pain, swelling, or irritation where the needle is placed.

Common side effects of Ceftin include:

• diarrhea
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• itching/swelling
• rash
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominalpain
• stomach upset
• gas
• headache
• itching or rash
• hives
• cough
• stuffynose
• stiff or tight muscles
• muscle pain
• joint pain or swelling
• restlessness
• irritability
• hyperactivity
• vaginal itching or discharge
• unusual or unpleasant taste in the mouth
• white patches or sores in the mouth, and
• diaper rash (in infants taking liquid cefuroxime).

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Ceftin including watery or bloody diarrhea, fever,chills, body aches,flusymptoms,chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, unusual bleeding, blood in yoururineor dark colored urine,seizure(convulsions), confusion, weakness,jaundice(yellowing of theskinor eyes), severe blistering/peeling/red skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness, increased thirst, loss of appetite, swelling, weight gain,shortness of breath, painful ordifficult urination, or urinating less than usual or not at all.

Unasyn (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium) is a combination antibiotic indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of microorganisms.

Ceftin (cefuroxime) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. Ceftin is available as ageneric drugand is prescribed to treat infections with susceptiblebacteriaincluding skin andmiddle earinfections,tonsillitis, throat infections,laryngitis,bronchitis,pneumonia,urinary tractinfections, andgonorrhea.

Unasyn may interact with allopurinol, probenecid, or other antibiotics.

Drug interactions with Ceftin includevaccines(for example,typhoidvaccine) and probenecid.

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Ceftinoraldoserangein adults is from 125mg to 500mg twice daily for 7-10 days and dosage in children is usually weight based.