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Informations
about Azithromycin |
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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
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Azithromycin? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•bleeding problems
•diarrhea
•kidney disease
•stomach or intestinal problems (especially
colitis)
•other chronic illness
•an unusual or allergic reaction (buy
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antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods,
dyes or preservatives
•breast-feeding |
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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. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Azithromycin? |
•antacids
•astemizole
•digoxin
•dihydroergotamine
•ergotamine
•magnesium salts
•terfenadine
•triazolam
•warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care (buy
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you are taking, including non-prescription medicines,
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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. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Azithromycin?
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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 (buy
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•irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest
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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):
•diarrhea
•dizziness, drowsiness
•hearing loss
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•increased sensitivity to the sun
•nausea
•stomach pain or cramps (buy
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•tiredness
•vaginal irritation, itching or discharge |
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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