Azithromycin (Z-pack) Dosage
The standard 5-day oral azithromycin (“Z-pack”) regimen is 500 mg by mouth once on Day 1, followed by 250 mg by mouth once daily on Days 2 through 5. [1]
Prednisone Dosage With a Common Outpatient Exacerbation Regimen
Systemic prednisone dosing depends on the indication because steroid dose and duration vary by disease and severity. [2]
COPD exacerbation prednisone dosage
For acute COPD exacerbation, prednisone 40 mg by mouth once daily for 5 days is commonly recommended. [2]
Acute asthma exacerbation prednisone dosage
For acute asthma exacerbation, prednisone 40 to 60 mg by mouth once daily (or divided dosing) for 5 days is commonly used in adults. [3]
Dosing Summary for the “Z-pack + prednisone” Combination
- Azithromycin 500 mg Day 1, then 250 mg daily Days 2–5. [1]
- Prednisone: 40 mg daily for 5 days in COPD exacerbation. [2]
- Prednisone: 40–60 mg daily for 5 days in acute asthma exacerbation. [3]