AZITHROMYCIN

Brand & Generic Names

Zithromax

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? No
• Drug class: Antibacterial

Uses

Treatment for mild to moderate bacterial infections responsive to azithromycin.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to take:
Capsule--Swallow with liquid. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

When to take:
At the same time each day.

If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 12 hours late. If more than 12 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).

What drug does:
Prevents growth and reproduction of susceptible bacteria.

Time lapse before drug works:
2-5 days.

Don't take with:
Any other prescription or non-prescription drug without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None reported.

WHAT TO DO:

Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison control center or hospital emergency room for instructions.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

Rare allergic reaction Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment. (breathing difficulty; swelling of hands, feet, face, mouth, neck; skin rash).

Common:

None expected.

Infrequent:

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

Rare:

Headache, dizziness.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:
You are allergic to erythromycins or other macrolides*.

Before you start, consult your doctor:

• If you have impaired liver function.
• If you have hypersensitivity*.

Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons.

Pregnancy:
No problems expected. Consult doctor.

Breast-feeding:
Unknown effect. Consult doctor.

Infants & children:
Give only under close medical supervision to those under age 16.

Prolonged use:
Not recommended.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected.

Discontinuing:
No problems expected.

Others:
No problems expected.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
-------------------------	-----------------------
Antacids*, aluminum-	Decreased azithromycin effect.

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.