Classification:
Generic Name: Azithromycin
Trade Name: Zithromax
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Classification: Azithromycin is classified as a macrolide antibiotic.
Generic Name: Azithromycin
Trade Name: Zithromax
Schedule No: Azithromycin is not a controlled substance, so it does not have a schedule number.
Actions: Azithromycin works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. It does this by interfering with their ability to produce proteins, which are needed for the bacteria to grow and multiply. This makes azithromycin effective in treating bacterial infections.
Indications/Uses: Azithromycin is commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia.
Contraindications: Azithromycin should not be used by individuals who have a known allergy to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics, as well as by those with liver disease or those who have experienced jaundice with prior use of the medication.
Common Side Effects/Toxicity: Common side effects of azithromycin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It can also cause dizziness, headache, and rash.
Patient Education (Key Points):
Take azithromycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at the same time each day.
Complete the full course of the medication, even if you start to feel better, to prevent the infection from returning.
Do not take antacids containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours of taking azithromycin, as they can reduce its effectiveness.
Special Instructions:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose.
Store azithromycin at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.
Seek medical attention if you experience signs of an allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, and severe skin reactions.
