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Azithromycin Online prescription drugs pharmacy
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 Azithromycin (
Brand Name
Zithromax) is an antibiotic used to treat certain
infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; venereal
disease (VD); and ear, lung, skin, and throat infections.
In acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients,
Zithromax Z-Pac /Azithromycin is used to prevent pneumonia, called
disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection. Antibiotics
will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. |
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Zithromax Z-Pac (6
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Azithromycin Use Indication:
Azithromycin comes as a capsule, tablet, and liquid to take by
mouth. It is usually taken once a day for 2-5 days. For VD, it
is taken as a single dose. To prevent Mycobacterium avium
complex, it is given once weekly. Follow the directions on
your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
Azithromycin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of
it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication
evenly.
The capsules and tablets should be taken with a full glass of
water.
Continue to take Azithromycin even if you feel well. Do not
stop taking Azithromycin without talking to your doctor.
Azithromycin Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from Azithromycin are not common, they
can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
upset stomach
diarrhea
vomiting
stomach cramps
mild skin rash
stomach pain
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
severe skin rash
itching
hives
difficulty breathing or swallowing
wheezing
yellowing of the skin or eyes
dark urine
pale stools
unusual tiredness
vaginal infection
Precautions on using Azithromycin Medication
Before
taking Azithromycin, tell your doctor and pharmacist:
if you are allergic to azithromycin, clarithromycin
(Biaxin), dirithromycin (Dynabac), erythromycin, or any other
drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are
taking, especially other antibiotics, anticoagulants ('blood
thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), astemizole (Hismanal),
carbamazepine (Tegretol), cisapride (Propulsid), clozapine (clozaril),
cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), digoxin (Lanoxin),
disopyramide (Norpace), ergotamine, felodipine (Plendil),
lovastatin (Mevacor), phenytoin (Dilantin), pimozide (Orap),
terfenadine (Seldane), theophylline (Theo-Dur), triazolam (Halcion),
and vitamins.
if you have or have ever had liver disease,
irregular heart beat, yellowing of the skin or eyes, colitis,
or stomach problems.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or
are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
Azithromycin, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell
the doctor or dentist that you are taking Azithromycin.
if you take antacids (Mylanta, Maalox), take them 2 hours
after Azithromycin.
plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and
to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Azithromycin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
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