Comparing Zithromax
Zithromaxazithromycin |
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Zithromax is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of different infections and appears to have better tissue penetration and tolerability to similar antibiotics such as erythromycin. It has the... more |
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Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.5
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: diarrhea, loose stools, and nausea. See the full Zithromax side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Other azithromycin brands include: Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak, and Zmax | ||||||||
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 |
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CSA ScheduleView glossary of terms. |
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N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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B
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Zithromax:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 01, 1991 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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For Bronchitis I came down with Bronchitis and was prescribed Zithromax. I was prone to ear infections when I was younger and was always prescribed this because I was allergic to penicillin. I had no side effects then, but now I have bad stomach cramps and diarrhea.