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Azithromycin (generic zithromax
z pak) Information
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Physician
needs to know if you have any of these conditions:;
kidney disease; liver disease; pneumonia; stomach
problems (especially colitis); other chronic
illness; an unusual or allergic reaction to
azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics (such
as erythromycin), foods, dyes, or preservatives;
or if you are breast-feeding.
AZITHROMYCIN 250mg (Zithromax®, generic
) - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zithromax, Zithromax
Z-Pac, Z-Pak. Azithromycin: generic z pak, generic
zithromax.
USES: Azithromycin is an antibiotic related
to erythromycin. It is prescribed for adults
to treat certain mild to moderate skin infections;
upper and lower respiratory tract infections,
including pharyngitis (strep throat), tonsillitis,
worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
and pneumonia; sexually transmitted infections
of the cervix or urinary tract; and genital ulcer
disease in men. generic zithromax also treats
sexually transmitted vaginal or urinary tract
infections caused by chlamydia.
HOW TO USE: Take Azithromycin 250mg
by mouth. Take Azithromycin capsules at least
1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Azithromycin
tablets can be taken with or without food. Swallow
tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do
not take with an antacid that contains aluminum
or magnesium, such as Di-Gel, Gelusil or Maalox
.Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not
take more often than directed. Finish the full
course prescribed even if you think your condition
is better. If you stop taking Azithromycin too
soon, as the germs may survive and the your illness
may return. Do not take Zithromax if you have
ever had an allergic reaction to it or to similar
antibiotics such as erythromycin (E.E.S., PCE,
and others).
Respiratory Diseases, Tonsillitis, Strep
Throat and Skin Infections:
The usual dose of Azithromycin is 500 milligrams
in a single dose the first day. This is followed
by 250 milligrams once daily for the next 4 days.
Alternatively, patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease may be prescribed 500 milligrams
a day for 3 days.
Genital Ulcers:
The usual dose is a single gram (1,000 milligrams)
one time only.
STD's (Sexually Transmitted Diseases):
The usual dose is a single 2-gram (2,000 milligrams)
dose.
SIDE EFFECTS: Azithromycin (zithromax)
- Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, headache,
or cold symptoms may occur. If these persist
or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely
but report promptly: dizziness, mental/mood changes,
fast heartbeat, fever. Tell your doctor immediately
if any of these highly unlikely but very serious
side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat.
There is a possibility of rare but very serious
reactions to Azithromycin, including angioedema
(swelling of the face, lips, and neck that impedes
speaking, swallowing, and breathing), anaphylaxis
(a violent, even fatal allergic reaction), and
serious skin diseases. Blood in the stools, chest
pain, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, gas, headache,
heart palpitations, indigestion, itching, jaundice
(yellowing of the skin and the whites of the
eyes), kidney infection, light sensitivity, rash,
severe allergic reaction including swelling (as
in hives), vaginal inflammation, vertigo, yeast
infection. If you develop these symptoms, stop
taking Azithromycin and call your physician immediately.
Although drowsiness is very uncommon at usual
doses under normal circumstances, be aware that
drowsiness may occur and may effect the ability
to perfom tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving).
DRUG INTERACTIONS: antacids; astemizole;
digoxin; dihydroergotamine; ergotamine; magnesium
salts; terfenadine; triazolam; warfarin Tell
your Physician about all other medicines you
are taking, including non-prescription medicines,
nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Also tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine
or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal
drugs. These may affect the way your Azithromycin
(Zithromax) works.
OVERDOSE: If Azithromycin (Zithromax)
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include irregular or
unusually slow or fast heartbeat, unusual nervousness
or excitement, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations,
and seizures.
NOTES: If you are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant, inform your physician immediately.
You should take Zithromax during pregnancy only
if it is clearly needed. It is not known whether
Azithromycin can make its way into breast milk.
If the drug is essential to your health, your
physician may advise you to stop breastfeeding
until your treatment is finished. Keep out of
the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors
and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or
sun tanning beds or booths.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose of Azithromycin
(Zithromax), take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only
that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
There should be an interval of at least 12 hours
between doses.
STORAGE: Store Azithromycin (Zithromax)
at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees
F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Azithromycin (Zithromax) Information and Resources:
The Zithromax
Z-PAK (500 mg qd day 1, followed by 250
mg qd for 4 days) is indicated for community-acquired
pneumonia (CAP) due to Chlamydia pneumoniae,
Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae,
or Streptococcus pneumoniae, for patients appropriate
for oral therapy.
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