Celestone Phosphate Alternatives Compared
| Celestone Phosphate (betamethasone) | Meloxicam | Prednisone |
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| Celestone Phosphate (betamethasone) | Meloxicam | Prednisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Inflammatory Conditions. Celestone Phosphate 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 602 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 872 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other betamethasone brands include: Celestone Soluspan | Qamzova, Xifyrm | Rayos | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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6.5 hours |
20 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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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A total of 621 drugs are known to interact with Celestone Phosphate:
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A total of 473 drugs are known to interact with Meloxicam:
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A total of 631 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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April 13, 2000 |
February 21, 1955 |
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1 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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