Comparing Zithromax vs Mupirocin Topical
Zithromax | Mupirocin topical |
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Zithromax (azithromycin) | Mupirocin topical |
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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
Prescribed for Impetigo, Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus, Skin and Structure Infection, Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections, Paronychia. mupirocin topical may also be used for purposes... View more |
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More about Zithromax (azithromycin) | More about Mupirocin topical | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Mupirocin topical has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Zithromax side effects in more detail. |
See also: mupirocin topical side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Zithromax prices and generic prices |
View all mupirocin topical prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other azithromycin brands include: Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak | Bactroban, Centany, Centany AT, Centany AT Kit, Centany Kit, Pirnuo | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
N/A |
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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 B
No proven risk in humans
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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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
November 01, 1991 |
December 31, 1987 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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