Comparing Zithromax vs Albuterol
Zithromax | Albuterol |
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Zithromax (azithromycin) | Albuterol |
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Prescription only
Zithromax is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of different infections and it appears to have better tissue penetration and tolerability than similar antibiotics, such as erythromycin. Zithromax... View more |
Prescription only
Albuterol helps people with asthma and certain other breathing disorders to breathe easier. While it is effective at relieving symptoms of asthma, it does not prevent asthma from getting worse... View more |
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More about Zithromax (azithromycin) | More about Albuterol | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Zithromax has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 132 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Albuterol has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 389 ratings on Drugs.com. 19% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 71% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Zithromax side effects in more detail. |
See also: albuterol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other azithromycin brands include: Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak | ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Vospire ER | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
6.5 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 348 drugs are known to interact with Zithromax:
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A total of 419 drugs are known to interact with albuterol:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
November 01, 1991 |
May 01, 1981 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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