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Zithromax

Zithromax (Azithromycin)

Description
  • Active ingredient: Azithromycin
  • Common brand names: Zithromax, Sumamed, Azasite, Z-pak
  • Drug class: Macrolide antibiotic
  • Legal status: Prescription only
  • Pregnancy Category: B

Zithromax uses:

  • Upper respiratory tract infections: pharyngitis/tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media
  • Lower respiratory tract infections: bronchitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia of mild severity.
  • Sexually transmitted diseases: uncomplicated urethritis, uncomplicated cervicitis due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis.
  • Chancroid (genital ulcer disease in men).
  • Skin and soft tissue infections: erysipelas, impetigo, secondary pyoderma, erythema migrans

Dosage
  • Bacterial Infections
    Adults: 500 mg as single dose on first day, then 250mg/day on days 2 through 5.
  • Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
    Adults: 500 mg every day for 3 days.
    Children 6 mo of age and older: 10 mg/kg oral suspension once daily for 3 days.
  • Acute Otitis Media
    Children 6 mo of age and older: 30 mg/kg given as a single dose or 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days or 10mg/kg as a single dose on the first day (not to exceed 500mg/day) followed by 5 mg/kg on days 2 through 5 (not to exceed 250 mg/day).
  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia
    Adults and children 16 yr of age and older: 500 mg as a single dose on the first day followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5.
    Children 6 mo of age and older: 10 mg/kg as a single dose on the first day (not to exceed 500 mg/day), followed by 5mg/kg on days 2 through 5 (not to exceed 250mg/day).
  • Chancroid (Genital Ulcer Disease caused by Haemophilus ducreyi)
    Adults: Single 1 g dose.
  • Nongonococcal Urethritis/Cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis
    Adults: Single 1 g dose.
  • Gonorrhea
    Adults: Single 2 g dose.
  • Mild to Moderate Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of COPD
    Adults and children 16 yr of age and older: 500 mg/day for 3 days or 500 mg as a single dose on the first day followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5.
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
    Adults: IV 500 mg as a single daily dose for 1 to 2 days. Follow IV therapy by the oral route at a single daily dose of 250 mg to complete a 7-day course of therapy.
  • Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis
    Adults and children 16 yr of age and older: 500 mg as a single dose on the first day followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5.
    Children 2 yr of age and older: 12mg/kg/day for 5 days, not to exceed 500 mg/day.
  • Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
    Adults and children 16 yr of age and older : 500 mg as a single dose on the first day followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5