Azithromycin
Generic Name: Azithromycin
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
Sudden syncope, palpitations, rapid irregular heart rhythm, hives with swelling of the throat.
Uses & Medical Indications
Treat bacterial infections
Respiratory infections, skin infections, chlamydia
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
500 mg day 1, then 250 mg days 2-5
10 mg/kg day 1, then 5 mg/kg days 2-5
Caution for QT prolongation
varies by indication
Caution in severe impairment
Caution in severe impairment
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
QT prolongation, hepatotoxicity
History of cholestatic jaundice with prior use
Risk of QT prolongation
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Antacids, Warfarin
N/A
N/A
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Generally safe
Compatible
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Take with or without food
Take as soon as remembered
Resolution of infection
Frequently Asked Questions
Content for Azithromycin was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- US FDA — FDA Drug Safety Communication: Azithromycin and Risk of Fatal Heart Rhythms
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) — Clinical Practice Guidelines for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
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