Azithromycin Tablets
Formulated to target bacterial infection to mitigate complications.
Strengths: 250 · 500 · 1000mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Zithromax
- Therapeutic class
Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Macrolide
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to azithromycin; history of cholestatic jaundice
- Minor side effects
diarrhoea; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
vomiting; dyspepsia; flatulence
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Formulated to target bacterial infection to mitigate complications.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
2–3 hours
- Duration
24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
digoxin; ciclosporin; statin medications
- Age restrictions
Dosing is weight-based in children.
Precautions and warnings
monitor for signs of superinfection; caution in patients with severe renal impairment
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; QT prolongation — requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Azithromycin works by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome. This action inhibits ribosomal translocation and prevents protein synthesis, preventing bacterial growth and replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if indicated and no safer alternative exists. Breastfeeding: Generally considered safe in consultation with a doctor.
Azithromycin Tablets
Formulated to target bacterial infection to mitigate complications.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Azithromycin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Usually available as
- 120 tablets - 250 mg1222-250-mg-14549
- 90 tablets - 500 mg1222-500-mg-14538
- 30 tablets - 1000 mg1222-1000-mg-14556