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Azithromycin, sold under the brand names Zithromax (oral) and Azacyte (eye drops), is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Azithromycin belongs to a class of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Uses:
Azithromycin is used to treat many types of infections caused by bacteria, including respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, eye infections, and sexually transmitted infections.Along with other medications, it may also be used for malaria. It can be taken by
Azithromycin may also be used for purposes not listed in thimedicine mouth or intravenously.
Dosage:
Azithromycin comes as a tablet, an extended-launch (long-acting) suspension (liquid), and a suspension (liquid) to take through mouth. The capsules and suspension (Zithromax) are generally interested in or with out meals as soon as an afternoon for 1-five days. When used for the prevention of disseminated MAC infection, azithromycin capsules are generally interested in or with out meals as soon as weekly. The extended-launch suspension (Zmax) is generally taken on an empty stomach (as a minimum 1 hour earlier than or 2 hours after a meal) as a one-time dose. To assist you take into account to take azithromycin, take it across the identical time each day. Follow the guidelines for your prescription label carefully, and ask your physician or pharmacist to provide an explanation for any element you do now no longer understand.
Side Effects:
Some side effects can be serious:
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- dizzy
- syncope
- Rash with or without fever
- blisters or peeling
- Fever, pus-filled blisters, and red and swollen skin
- hives
Azithromycin can cause side effects:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomit
- stomachache
- headache
Disclaimer:
Please consult your doctor/physician/specialist before taking any healthcare products. In case of allergic reaction to the medicines/substance, please take immediate medical help.
