Nitrofurantoin vs Vancomycin
Compare Nitrofurantoin and Vancomycin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Nitrofurantoin | Vancomycin | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Nitrofuran Antibacterial | Glycopeptide Antibacterial |
| Used to treat | Escherichia coli infections, Klebsiella infections, Staphylococcal infections, Urinary tract infections | Bacterial endocarditis, Diarrhea, Neutropenia, Pneumococcal meningitis, Postoperative complications, Pseudomembranous enterocolitis, Staphylococcal infections |
| Generic price | From $0.16 each, about $4.95 for 30 (50 mg capsule (Mcr)); other forms from $1.69 per mL (25 mg/5 mL suspension) | From $1.33 each, about $39.87 for 30 (125 mg capsule); other forms from $0.67 per mL (25 mg/mL oral solution) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |