| What is Azithromycin?
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Azithromycin is prescribed for adults to treat certain mild to moderate skin
infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted infections of the cervix or urinary
tract, and genital ulcer disease in men. In children, Azithromycin is used to treat middle ear infection, pneumonia, tonsillitis, and strep throat. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Azithromycin?
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Azithromycin side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea or loose stools,
and nausea or vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Azithromycin side effects may include blood in the stools, chest pain, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, gas, headache, heart palpitations, indigestion, itching, jaundice, kidney infection, light sensitivity, rash, severe allergic reaction including swelling, vaginal inflammation, vertigo,
and yeast infection. |
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| How is Azithromycin taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Azithromycin provided by your doctor. Take
Azithromycin capsules at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Azithromycin tablets and oral suspension can be taken with or without food. Do not take any form with an antacid that contains aluminum or
magnesium. If you are using single-dose packets of Azithromycin powder for oral suspension, mix the entire contents of each packet with 2 ounces of water, drink immediately, then add an additional 2 ounces of water, mix again, and drink to make sure you've taken the entire dose. When giving the pediatric suspension, shake the bottle thoroughly before each use and measure the dose with the supplied calibrated dropper. Use the pediatric suspension within 10 days and throw out any that remains. Be sure to take all the drug prescribed. If you stop taking
Azithromycin too soon, some germs may survive and the illness may return.
If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Azithromycin with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Azithromycin. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Azithromycin with cyclosporine, digoxin, ergot-containing drugs,
hexobarbital, nelfinavir, phenytoin, or warfarin. |
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| How should I store Azithromycin?
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Store Azithromycin at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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