Zithromax

Description

Common use
Zithromax is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic chemically related to erythromycin, which is active against the majority of species of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, such as genus Staphylococcus; S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, Haemophilus influenzae and parainfluenzae, Moraxela catarrhalis, Bacteroides fragilis, Escherichia coli, Bordetella spp., Borrelia burgdorferi, Haemophilus ducreui, Nisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamidia trachomati. In vitro, it showed activity against Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae hominis, Helicobacter pylori, Toxoplasma gondii, Ureaplasma urealyticum. As a Macrolide antibiotic, Zithromax inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and prevents bacteria from growth and propagation. It is used to treat infections of upper and lower respiratory organs (tonsillitis, otitis, sinusitis, pneumonia), urogenital infections (urethritis, prostatitis, cervicitis, adnexitis caused by chlamydia, gonorrhea, early syphilis), intestinal infections, ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.

Dosage and directions
Take exactly as prescribed and do not discontinue your treatment even if you feel fine and your symptoms improved without permission from your doctor. Take Zithromax tablets with a big glass of water. To prepare a liquid suspension, form one dose packet, mix one packet with 2 ounces of water, shake, and drink at once. Do not use the suspension if it was prepared more than 12 hours ago. Tablets and suspension can be taken with or without food, while capsules should be taken on an empty stomach 2 hours before or after a meal.

Precautions
There is no evidence that Zithromax affects an unborn baby or excretes in breast milk. This medication should be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if the expected benefit prevails over the potential risk for the baby.

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Zithromax and related drugs such as azithromycin or erythromycin.

Possible side effects
Among the side effects may be diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, uneven heartbeats, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice, fever, rash, red skin, headache. You should call your doctor and inform about such symptoms or get immediate medical attention.

Drug interaction
Zithromax is not recommended to take with aluminum- or magnesium-based antacids, such as Mylanta or Maalox, as they decrease its absorption in the intestine.

Missed dose
Take the missed dose when you remember. If it is almost time for the next intake, just skip it and return to your schedule.

Overdose
Symptoms of overdose may appear as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort. In this case, look for immediate medical attention.

Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-77°F (15-25°C) away from light and moisture, kids, and pets. Do not store the liquid longer than 10 days.

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