Comparing Azithromycin vs Ethambutol
Azithromycin |
Ethambutol |
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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 Chlamydia... more |
Prescribed for Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Treatment, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Prophylaxis, Tuberculosis - Active. ethambutol may also be used for purposes not listed in this... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.1
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1.0
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, loose stools, and nausea. See the full azithromycin side effects document. |
See the full ethambutol side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak, Zithromax, Zmax | Myambutol | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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53 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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 |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 442 drugs are known to interact with azithromycin:
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A total of 136 drugs are known to interact with ethambutol:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 01, 1991 |
November 06, 1967 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Chlamydia Infection I took the 4 white pills and within an hour had absolutely severe stomach pains and nausea. Have had liquid poops for the last three hours every 20 minutes or so. I pray this doesn’t last all night. Wrap it up! And trust no one!!!