Celestone Alternatives Compared
Celestone (betamethasone) | Meloxicam | Prednisone |
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Celestone (betamethasone) | Meloxicam | Prednisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Inflammatory Conditions. Celestone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more |
Prescription only
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 |
Related suggestions Inflammatory Conditions
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More about (betamethasone) | More about Meloxicam | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Celestone has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 598 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 863 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Meloxicam prices |
View all Prednisone prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other betamethasone brands include: Celestone Soluspan | Mobic | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
6.5 hours |
20 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 601 drugs are known to interact with Celestone:
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A total of 399 drugs are known to interact with Meloxicam:
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A total of 610 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
April 13, 2000 |
February 21, 1955 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
Patient resources | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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