Indications And Usage

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms .

Administration

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Contraindications

Azithromycin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide, or ketolide drug.

Precautions

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Adverse Reactions

Serious allergic reactions, including angioedema, anaphylaxis, and dermatologic reactions including Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported in patients on azithromycin therapy.

Pregnancy and lactation

Renal and liver Impairment

Abnormal liver function, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic necrosis, and hepatic failure have been reported, some of which have resulted in death. Discontinue azithromycin immediately if signs and symptoms of hepatitis occur.

Laboratory Tests

ALT (SGPT), AST (SGOT), creatinine