Azithromycin is associated with more drug interactions than many Azithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as bronchitis; pneumonia; sexually transmitted diseases (STD); and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat, and reproductive organs
The drug may cause mild diarrhea to severe
Stomach upset, diarrhea /loose stools, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain may occur
The most common side effects of azithromycin are digestive system problems: diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting
Z-Pack is a form of Zithromax, a brand-name version of the antibiotic azithromycin
Azithromycin (Zithromax), oral† 12 mg per kg once daily (maximum = 500 mg) 5 days: Strong, moderate: Clarithromycin (Biaxin), oral† 7
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, life-threatening reaction that needs immediate treatment
Very rarely, azithromycin can cause serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal
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Chancroid, and infections of the urethra and cervix: The typical dose is 1 gram to 2 grams Group A Streptococcus (GAS), or Streptococcus pyogenes, is the leading bacterial cause of tonsillopharyngitis in adults and children worldwide
Stop azithromycin immediately if symptoms of hepatitis (fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, itching) occur, and seek emergency treatment
These antibiotics can be given by mouth or injection to treat many types of bacterial infections
Seek medical treatment if you have a
They include allergic reactions and skin reactions, liver damage, heart problems and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
This medication 6 months or older: For 1-day regimen: 30 mg/kg orally as a single dose
Azithromycin may be used as detailed below, although these situations are considered outside the scope of its licence: chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis; dose for uncomplicated genital chlamydia; A
Azithromycin 3 Day Dose Pack side effects
Azithromycin can cause severe skin reaction-fever, sore throat, swelling in face or tongue, burning in eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads, especially in the face or upper body and causing blistering and peeling
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (azithromycin tablets) with care
About azithromycin Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Taking azithromycin with other medicines and herbal supplements Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack side effects
It is not effective against syphilis infections
If any signs of an allergic reaction occur, immediate medical attention should be sought
For people with a penicillin allergy, treat Strep throat with either a narrow-spectrum cephalosporin (such as cephalexin or cefadroxil), clindamycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin