Antibiotics can save lives, but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance
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For treatment of sinusitis: Adults—2 grams (g) once a day as a single dose
Dosage and strength Azithromycin tablets come as either 250mg or 500mg strengths
Mix the contents of one packet in 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of water
AZITHROMYCIN (az ith roe MYE sin) treats infections caused by bacteria
It is in the macrolide class of
How it works Azithromycin may be used to treat infections caused by
Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe
Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes
Talk to your pharmacist for more details
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
Azithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections (including sinusitis, pneumonia, ARDS, and acute bronchitis)
500 mg orally once a day for 3 days Use: For the treatment of mild to moderate acute bacterial sinusitis due to H influenzae, M catarrhalis, or S pneumoniae
It’s commonly prescribed for infections of the lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, skin, urinary tract, cervix, or genitals
Call your doctor if you develop any side effects while taking your antibiotic
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (azithromycin tablets) with care
Urinary tract infection (UTI) Tests and procedures used to diagnose urinary tract infections include: Analyzing a urine sample
For oral dosage forms (suspension and tablets): Adults—250 to 500 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
Alternative regimens are available when ceftriaxone cannot be used to treat urogenital or rectal gonorrhea
Using a specific antibiotic will increase the chances that the infection is cured and help to prevent antibiotic resistance
Children: 35mg/kg/24 hours to 50mg/kg/24 hours divided into three doses daily for 10 Azithromycin is classified as a macrolide antibiotic and is used for a variety of indications including bronchitis, sinusitis and pneumonia
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