Azithromycin eye solution
What is Azithromycin eye solution?
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual or allergic reaction to Azithromycin, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
What drug(s) may interact with Azithromycin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional 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 medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Azithromycin?
What side effects may I notice from receiving Azithromycin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Azithromycin injection
What is azithromycin injection?
AZITHROMYCIN (Zithromax®) is a macrolide antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacterial cells. Azithromycin injection is used to treat certain respiratory conditions (e.g., pneumonia) or pelvic infections (e.g., pelvic inflammatory disease). Generic azithromycin injections are not yet available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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kidney disease
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liver disease
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pneumonia
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stomach problems (especially colitis)
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other chronic illness
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an unusual or allergic reaction to azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), foods, dyes, or preservatives
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breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Azithromycin is for infusion into a vein and is administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with azithromycin injection?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional 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 medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking azithromycin?
Your condition will be monitored closely. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in a few days.
What side effects may I notice from taking azithromycin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon:
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dark yellow or brown urine
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difficulty breathing
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severe or watery diarrhea
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skin rash, itching
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irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
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vomiting
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Azithromycin oral suspension (extended release)
What is azithromycin oral suspension (extended release)?
AZITHROMYCIN (Zmax™) is a macrolide antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacteria. It is used to treat sinusitis or community acquired pneumonia. It will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Generic azithromycin oral extended-release suspension is not yet available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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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
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take azithromycin ORAL SUSPENSION by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Azithromycin ORAL SUSPENSION should be taken on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Drink all the ORAL SUSPENSION at once to take the full dose. If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the dose, let your healthcare provider know immediately; further treatment may be needed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with azithromycin?
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astemizole
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digoxin
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dihydroergotamine
-
ergotamine
-
magnesium salts
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terfenadine
-
triazolam
-
warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional 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 medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking azithromycin?
If you vomit within 1 hour of taking your dose, let your health care professional know immediately. Further treatment may be necessary.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Contact your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you get an allergic reaction to azithromycin, such as rash, itching, difficulty swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips or tongue.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
What side effects may I notice from taking azithromycin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon:
-
dark yellow or brown urine
-
difficulty breathing
-
severe or watery diarrhea
-
skin rash, itching
-
irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
-
vomiting
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep bottle tightly closed until ready to use. Use within 12 hours. Shake bottle well before using.
Store the suspension at room temperature.
Azithromycin oral suspension (immediate release)
What is azithromycin oral suspension?
AZITHROMYCIN (Zithromax®) is a macrolide antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacterial cells. It is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Azithromycin also treats sexually transmitted vaginal or urinary tract infections caused by chlamydia. It will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Generic azithromycin oral suspension is not yet available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need 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
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take azithromycin ORAL SUSPENSION by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Empty the contents of a single-dose packet into two ounces of water (about one quarter of a full-glass). Mix and drink all the mixture at once. Add another two ounces of water to the glass, mix well and drink all of it, to make sure you take the full dose. Azithromycin ORAL SUSPENSION should be taken on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, 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.
What drug(s) may interact with azithromycin?
-
antacids
-
astemizole
-
digoxin
-
dihydroergotamine
-
ergotamine
-
magnesium salts
-
terfenadine
-
triazolam
-
warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional 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 medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking azithromycin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Contact your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you get an allergic reaction to azithromycin, such as rash, itching, difficulty swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips or tongue.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
Antacids can stop azithromycin from working. Do not take an antacid at the same time as azithromycin.
What side effects may I notice from taking azithromycin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon:
-
dark yellow or brown urine
-
difficulty breathing
-
severe or watery diarrhea
-
skin rash, itching
-
irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
-
vomiting
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store the suspension between 5—30 degrees C (41—86 degrees F) for up to 10 days. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Azithromycin tablets
What are azithromycin tablets?
AZITHROMYCIN (Zithromax®) is a macrolide antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacterial cells. It is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Azithromycin also treats sexually transmitted vaginal or urinary tract infections caused by chlamydia. It will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Generic azithromycin tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need 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
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take azithromycin tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water. Azithromycin tablets can be taken with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, 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.
What drug(s) may interact with azithromycin?
-
antacids
-
astemizole
-
digoxin
-
dihydroergotamine
-
ergotamine
-
magnesium salts
-
terfenadine
-
triazolam
-
warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional 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 medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking azithromycin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days. Contact your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you get an allergic reaction to azithromycin, such as rash, itching, difficulty swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips or tongue.
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.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
Antacids can stop azithromycin from working. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours since you last took azithromycin, or 4 hours before your next dose.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking azithromycin.
What side effects may I notice from taking azithromycin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon:
-
dark yellow or brown urine
-
difficulty breathing
-
severe or watery diarrhea
-
skin rash, itching
-
irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
-
vomiting
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.