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Comparing Azithromycin vs Prednisone

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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 Bacterial... View more

Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, loose stools, and nausea.

See the full azithromycin side effects document.

See the full prednisone side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 2 tablet
Dosage 250 mg
Per Unit* $7.07
Cost* $14.13

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $1.07
Cost* $10.70

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak, Zithromax Rayos

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.

53 hours

36 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Excluding First Trimester

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

First Trimester

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 330 drugs are known to interact with azithromycin:

  • 73 major drug interactions (220 brand and generic names)
  • 236 moderate drug interactions (993 brand and generic names)
  • 21 minor drug interactions (74 brand and generic names)

A total of 511 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:

  • 61 major drug interactions (171 brand and generic names)
  • 411 moderate drug interactions (1610 brand and generic names)
  • 39 minor drug interactions (217 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 01, 1991

February 21, 1955

WADA Class

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N/A

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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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