Azithromycin Information
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Azithromycin is a prescription antibiotic that is prescribed to treat numerous common infections. This eMedTV article lists some specific infections that can be treated with azithromycin and discusses azithromycin effects, strengths, and side effects.
Some common azithromycin side effects include vomiting, abdominal pain (or stomach pain), and headache. This eMedTV article also lists serious side effects of azithromycin (like hives or hives) and side effects that occur rarely (such as dehydration).
What is azithromycin used for? This eMedTV page explains that azithromycin is used to treat common infections (such as pneumonia and ear infections) in both children and adults, as well as sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and chlamydia.
This eMedTV page explains that the suggested azithromycin dosage for treating most bacterial infections is 250 mg or 500 mg daily for three to five days. This page also covers dosing for children and for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
Warfarin and phenytoin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with azithromycin. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions can alter the way your body metabolizes the drugs or the levels of some drugs in your body.
Azithromycin may raise the risk of developing oral and vaginal yeast infections in some people. This eMedTV article lists other azithromycin precautions and warnings, including potential drug interactions and people who should not take the drug.
As this eMedTV resource explains, generic azithromycin is manufactured by several companies (including Pliva and Sandoz) and is sold under the names Azithromycin tablets and Azithromycin oral suspension (liquid).
A pregnant woman may take azithromycin if its benefits outweigh the possible risk to her unborn child. This eMedTV article explains that you should let your healthcare provider know if you're taking azithromycin and pregnancy occurs.
